Welcome to our February update!
Wendy Gammons, MIIA Wellness/Health Promotion Manager
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Please check out our article below on how to interpret your blood pressure readings and how to, properly, take readings at home. In light of Valentine’s Day, we are also hoping that anyone who needs help quitting smoking will take advantage of the resources that MIIA has to offer (details below). It’s important to quit for yourself, but also for your loved ones and is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to give to your family or significant other.