Prevent or Treat Your Medical Conditions
If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, there are steps you can take to lower your risk for heart disease.
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Have your cholesterol checked. Your health care provider should test your cholesterol levels at least once every five years. Talk with your doctor about this simple blood test.
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Monitor your blood pressure. High blood pressure has no symptoms, so be sure to have it checked on a regular basis.
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Manage your diabetes. If you have diabetes, closely monitor your blood sugar levels. Talk with your health care provider about treatment options.
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Take your medicine. If you're taking medication to treat high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Always ask questions if you don't understand something.
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Talk with your health care provider. You and your doctor can work together to prevent or treat the medical conditions that lead to heart disease. Discuss your treatment plan regularly and bring a list of questions to your appointments.
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Black Americans have the highest incidence of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital and are significantly less likely to survive.
Cardiac arrest in Black neighborhoods is associated with alarmingly low treatment and survival rates and studies have shown lower rates of both bystander CPR and bystander AED use in these neighborhoods. We need to change this trajectory.
For Black History Month, the American Heart Association is addressing the biggest health challenges — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), women’s health (hypertension), stroke, and cardiac arrest — and believes everyone can be a part of the progress — media, advocates, schools, and community organizations.
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What is a silent heart attack?
A heart attack is not always as obvious as a pain in your chest, shortness of breath or cold sweats. Some symptoms can be more subtle. Learn risk factors and concerns for women when it comes to “silent heart attacks.”
 What To Know
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
Virginia Partner Resource Webinar Series
Did you know March is National Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month? Join us for a vital session with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer
screenings and expanding access to life-saving prevention, especially for underserved populations. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can be part of this important work and help reduce the impact of colorectal cancer in your community!
When: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 Click for Those You Love.
Your loved ones want you to make it home safely. Show them you care by buckling up.
Visit our Online Store to Order FREE Materials
 Facts & Faith Fridays:
What You Don't Know About Your AGE
Advanced Glycation Products and their Effect on the Body
Friday, February 21, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage
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One week away from the third annual APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference! Taking place next Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th (The conference runs from 12:00pm – 4:00pm ET each day and 9:00am – 1:00pm PT), this event will be jam-packed with exciting PD updates, expert advice, real-life perspectives, as well as fun and engaging sessions to explore your creativity and try out some new music and exercise classes.
Join us for a FREE two-day event designed to educate, empower, and engage you!
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What you’ll learn:
• What’s Coming: New Treatments for Parkinson’s
• Emergency Preparedness & Parkinson’s
• Together, Not Alone: The Power of Connection & Care
• Voices of Parkinson’s – Real Life, Real Talk
• Pain Management & PD
• Falls Management: How to Avoid Falling Head Over Heels With PD
• How Palliative Care Can Help People with PD
• Fun, interactive activities including drumming, journaling, improv, and fitness
• You can see the full agenda here
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This comprehensive resource is designed to help communities expand access to lifesaving medications like naloxone to reduce overdose fatalities. The toolkit provides actionable guidance for community leaders, public health professionals, and other partners to create effective overdose prevention and response strategies to improve local overdose reduction outcomes.
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What To Know About Bird Flu
The CDC handout provides a brief summary of avian influenza (bird flu) and the potential risks associated with exposure. Available in English + Spanish
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and help prevent chronic disease. This edition of the Dietary Guidelines is the first to provide guidance for healthy dietary patterns by life stage, from birth through older adulthood, and includes guidance for women who are pregnant or lactating.
Learn more.
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Be Prepared For Winter Weather
PREPARE YOUR HOME
- Make sure your home is properly insulated
- Check the weather stripping around your windows and doors
- Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts
- Have additional heat sources on hand in case of a power outage
- Keep a fire extinguisher accessible
- Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector annually
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Health centers and safety-net settings, download a new toolkit, Improving Patient Engagement in Cervical Cancer Prevention. The toolkit supports efforts to increase patient and community engagement in cervical cancer prevention, screening, and management. Materials include social media posts, posters, a cervical screening follow-up card, and more. The toolkit and materials are available in English and Spanish.
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  Anointed New Life Baptist Church
Richmond, VA
The ANLBC Wellness Workshop, hosted by the Anointed New Life Baptist Church on February 8th at 10 AM, was an informative and engaging event aimed at promoting health and wellness within the community. Organized by the Temple Care Ministry, the workshop provided valuable resources on living a healthier lifestyle. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, including Dr. Daphne Bryan (Women's Health), Dr. Brandon Wilson (Men’s Health), and Dr. Phillip Duncan (Heart Health), who shared insights on maintaining overall well-being.
   Health Equity: Community Conversations
Richmond, VA
Our Black Voices: Learning from Black Healthcare Leaders event at BHMVA was a great success! Huge thanks to our facilitator, Dr. Sheila Ward, and panelists, Dr. Shantelle Brown and Dr. Phillip Duncan, for their insights. We’re grateful to our volunteers and attendees for their support in fostering meaningful conversations on health equity. Looking forward to more impactful discussions ahead!
  
Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center
Richmond, VA
The Food Distribution and Resource Fair hosted by the Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center was a success! They provided essential food boxes to families and connected the community with valuable local services. A huge thank you to our volunteers, partners, and attendees for making this event possible. Your support continues to strengthen our community!
 Partners in Healthcare
Richmond, VA
We had an awesome experience at the Active Aging Expo at Tuckahoe Moose Lodge! This insightful event featured expert presentations on senior health, financial security, and aging-related topics, along with valuable resources from a variety of exhibitors. We appreciate Partners in Healthcare for organizing such a meaningful gathering and extend our thanks to all the speakers, exhibitors, and attendees who made it a success.
 Waymakers Foundation
North Chesterfield, VA
Our team and interns had the pleasure of attending the community outreach event hosted by Waymakers Foundation at Beulah Recreation Center. This impactful monthly event provides vital resources to underserved Latin communities and newcomers in RVA, including food assistance, healthcare, job opportunities, legal aid, and more. We are grateful to Waymakers Foundation and all community partners for their dedication to supporting families in need. Looking forward to continuing this important work together!
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