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Sheffield Community Health Outreach Day
Negril, Westmoreland - May 12, 2017: The NHF Team led by Ms. Marsha Sellers completed a very successful Community Health Day at the Sheffield SDA Church on May 11, 2017. The health day patrons were supported by a very competent, caring team of professionals.
The Sheffield residents and residents from adjoining communities, turned out in large numbers to receive health checks for Cardiovascular and Diabetes support. Many individuals were able to receive applications for the NHF and JADEP Health Cards.
The Sheffield residents and residents from adjoining communities, turned out in large numbers to receive health checks for Cardiovascular and Diabetes support. Many individuals were able to receive applications for the NHF and JADEP Health Cards.
Sheffield - NHF Community Health Day May 11, 2017
Sheffield in Westmoreland, Jamaica will have Showers of Medical Blessings on May 11, 2017, when the National Health Fund (NHF) comes to the community to offer Medical Screenings and Health Education Talks.
Stroke is a big medical blot on Sheffield and adjoining Communities. Come on out from Springfield, Ketto, Silver Spring, Mt. Airy, Good Hope, Negril, and all other communities adjoining Sheffield and these communities.
Please come and bring your family members to the Community Health Event on May 11, 2017 at the Sheffield SDA Church, to get all the Free medical benefits. Some people have had no screenings in years, Men, Women, everyone, please come out and get blessed with free medical screenings and benefits.
NHF...Taking a Healthy interest In You.
Stroke is a big medical blot on Sheffield and adjoining Communities. Come on out from Springfield, Ketto, Silver Spring, Mt. Airy, Good Hope, Negril, and all other communities adjoining Sheffield and these communities.
Please come and bring your family members to the Community Health Event on May 11, 2017 at the Sheffield SDA Church, to get all the Free medical benefits. Some people have had no screenings in years, Men, Women, everyone, please come out and get blessed with free medical screenings and benefits.
NHF...Taking a Healthy interest In You.
This is a rare, blessed opportunity for everyone in Sheffield & adjoining communities, to come out and get all your screenings. As the flyer says, knowing the result from one simple test can end up saving your life. Bring your elderly family members to get registered for health benefits too.
Come and sign up for your JADEP Benefits. Bring ID if you have one.
Bring out the "Shut Ins." Come and hear the Health Talks. You may learn how to identify a Stroke and what to do about it.
Come and sign up for your JADEP Benefits. Bring ID if you have one.
Bring out the "Shut Ins." Come and hear the Health Talks. You may learn how to identify a Stroke and what to do about it.
Faces of Stroke
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Milka Clarke Stroke Brain Trauma Foundation understands the importance of building relationships with community and media organizations in an effort to provide information about medical services and events. We recognize that media is an important communication link. If you have any media-related questions, please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Milka Clarke Stroke Brain Trauma Foundation provides stroke education and programs to support stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers in Jamaica. We are the only known source for cpmprehensive stroke brain trauma outreach services in Westmoreland in particular and Jamaica in general.
We believe that caregivers and the survivor’s circle of support are the core to their recovery. Our programs and materials are provided to the stroke Jamaican community for fr*ee.Whether you are a seasoned health writer, a freelancer, or general assignment reporter in Jamaica, our website can help educate you on stroke basics, provide you with the facts, based on the current, available data, and help you understand the effects of stroke on our Jamaican community.
Our Media Room will try to provide updated info on trending topics in stroke, and on Milka Clarke Stroke Brain Trauma Foundation's efforts in the Westmoreland stroke community.
You can reach us via E-Mail. (info @ milkaclarkestrokefoundation . org)
Milka Clarke Stroke Brain Trauma Foundation provides stroke education and programs to support stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers in Jamaica. We are the only known source for cpmprehensive stroke brain trauma outreach services in Westmoreland in particular and Jamaica in general.
We believe that caregivers and the survivor’s circle of support are the core to their recovery. Our programs and materials are provided to the stroke Jamaican community for fr*ee.Whether you are a seasoned health writer, a freelancer, or general assignment reporter in Jamaica, our website can help educate you on stroke basics, provide you with the facts, based on the current, available data, and help you understand the effects of stroke on our Jamaican community.
Our Media Room will try to provide updated info on trending topics in stroke, and on Milka Clarke Stroke Brain Trauma Foundation's efforts in the Westmoreland stroke community.
You can reach us via E-Mail. (info @ milkaclarkestrokefoundation . org)
GIHS Senior Class Scholarship Recipients
Mrs. Evans, Principal of Green Island High School with the senior class scholarship recipients.
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LEARN ABOUT STROKE
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Jamaica. It is the number one killer of Jamaican women, and the number two killer of Jamaican men. Even Jamaican children are having strokes because stroke is not a respecter of anyone regardless of age, economic status, education, or gender. A stroke happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die and when a blood vessel in the brain there is a brain hemorrhage. A stroke can cause a person to permanently loose speech, movement and memory. Learn more about what a stroke is and how to educate the public on ways to prevent one from happening to them. Jamaicans need to learn about strokes so less people will get one, and if they do get one, they will know what to do in a timely manner, so less people die, or become disabled from strokes. LEARN MORE GET THE FACTS There are nearly 100, 000 thousand stroke survivors in Jamaica. But the good news is, up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Each year thousands more women have a stroke than men. Because in general women live longer than men, stroke will have a more negative impact on their lives. More women will:
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Stroke Facts
Although stroke is the third leading cause of death in Jamaica and the leading cause of adult disability, many myths surround this disease. Test how much you know about stroke today. MYTH or FACT MYTH: Stroke cannot be prevented. FACT: Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. MYTH: There is no treatment for stroke. FACT: At any sign of stroke call 1-1-9 immediately. Treatment may be available. MYTH: Stroke only affects the elderly. FACT: Stroke can happen to anyone at any time. MYTH: Stroke happens in the heart. FACT: Stroke is a "brain attack". MYTH: Stroke recovery only happens for the first few months after a stroke. FACT: Stroke recovery is a lifelong process. MYTH: Strokes are rare. FACT: There are nearly 100,000 thousand stroke survivors in Jamaica. Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Jamaica. MYTH: Strokes are not hereditary. FACT: Family history of stroke increases your chance for stroke. MYTH: If stroke symptoms go away, you don’t have to see a doctor. FACT: Temporary stroke symptoms are called transient ischemic attacks (TIA). They are warning signs prior to actual stroke and need to be taken seriously. You should go to your doctor if you had a TIA. |
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