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February 2006 Inside this edition ... NWHIC's Healthy Women Today newsletter for February 2006 is now available on our web site. You can click here to jump directly to the newsletter or click on any of the links below to go to specific sections in the newsletter. News Briefs | |
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Important News from NWHIC and OWHSister-to-Sister Heart Health FairOn Friday, February 17th, many women will participate in 14 interactive health fairs around the country at the Sister-to-Sister Women's Heart Health Day. Many of the women will receive heart disease screenings and about half will learn they are at risk for heart disease. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health will be exhibiting at many of these events this year. Read more to find one in a city near you. National Women's Health Week and Check Up DayHeart health will be one of several health topics focused on during National Women's Health Week 2006. Starting in March, you will be able to find an event in your area by going online to www.womenshealth.gov/whw or by calling us at 800-994-9662. |
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Other Women's Health NewsMedicare Prescription Drug Coverage: What It Means To YouThe Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage program offers all people with Medicare peace of mind by protecting them from unexpected drug expenses. For most people, joining the program now means protecting yourself from unexpected prescription drug bills in the future. Read more on how you can sign up online. |
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Focus on YouYour emails, calls, and letters are always very important to us. We spend a lot of time replying to your requests each day. We would like to share one of the many correspondences with you. See how we helped this customer and how much she appreciates NWHIC. |
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February Featured Health TopicFebruary is a month dedicated to the heart. Not only do we celebrate Valentine's Day, we should remember that it's Heart Health Month. This month is packed full of events to help get you thinking about how to keep heart disease at bay. NWHIC's web site, www.womenshealth.gov, has a heart health resource page full of information to help you make heart healthy decisions. |
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February RecipesThese recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, "Stay Young At Heart" campaign will help keep you young-at-heart this February. Cook them up for your family or for a special dinner date on Valentine's Day. You'll be sure to make someone smile! |
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February's Featured Health ArticleHave you ever felt your heart flutter to the point that you thought you were having a panic attack? Our Featured Article "Don't Panic! There are Simple Treatments for Many Heart Arrhythmias," by doctor John Beshai of Emory University Hospital explains that patients with heart palpitations - particularly female patients - should be aware that their abnormal heart rhythm might be an arrhythmia, not a panic attack. This article provides details and treatments of this disorder to help you understand more about your heart health. |
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