Black Barbershop Health Outreach Park Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church

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1 Black Barbershop Health Outreach Park Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church Outreach To Our Community

2 History of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Started in Los Angeles in 2007 by Dr. Bill Releford D.P.M.-who was working to salvage the limbs of people with potential limb amputations due to diabetes It has become a nationwide initiative to screen Black men in barbershops in many cities: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, St. Louis, Kansas City, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and others In participating barbershops, men are screened for hypertension, and diabetes Health education is done re: hypertension, diabetes, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and other important health issues As needed, those without insurance are referred to appropriate health care facilities, and those insured advised to see their providers as needed This program has received media attention on the TV program The View and publications such as the LA Times, Newsweek, and Jet magazine

3 Hypertension Facts & Figures Affects an estimated 65 million Americans Is a leading preventable cause of avoidable deaths in America The prevalence of hypertension is among the highest of any ethnic group in the world for African Americans African Americans have: an 80% higher stroke mortality rate and a 50% higher heart disease mortality rate It has been called the silent killer you can have it for years and feel well! 65% of hypertension is not well controlled Nearly one third of adults with high blood pressure do not know they have it

4 Health Disparities and African American Men The life expectancy for Black men may be 6 years less than white men Greater than half aware of having hypertension with 56% on medications, 30% with controlled blood pressure More likely to die of heart disease Twice as likely to have diabetes Twice as likely to die of prostate cancer 1.7 times as likely to have a stroke 70% less likely to visit a doctor compared with women 75% more likely to be uninsured compared to white men

5 It s Time to Act!

6 The Health Ministry Committee of the Park Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church is committed to act!

7 Goals for the Barbershop Health Outreach Program To provide screening for hypertension and diabetes To educate barbers and their clients in regards to major health issues: hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, prostate cancer, HIV/AIDS, etc. To refer as appropriate those needing further care to safety net clinics or their own providers To play a role in reducing health disparities

8 Hypertension Screening

9 What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is present when excessive pressure is present inside blood vessels. Blood may not flow as easily as it should. This puts added strain on your heart. The extra pressure in blood vessels causes damage over time. The damage can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, visual loss, and leg circulation problems. These things are largely preventable.

10 Things You Might Observe Doing Blood Pressure Screening in the Barber Shop Uncontrolled blood pressure despite being on medication Men with high readings without any symptoms Men who have not seen a doctor for years High blood pressure, but no insurance There will also be women who are screened

11 Controlling Blood Pressure Eat low fat dairy products-less whole milk, cheese, ice cream. Eat less red meat and more fish and poultry. The less meat you eat, the better Eat more whole grains, some nuts, and less processed foods/snack foods, and fast foods Exercise at least 30 minutes daily the more the better! Learn to cope with stress

12 More On Controlling Blood Pressure Measure your blood pressure At home-you can purchase your own machine for this without a prescription Maintain a healthy body weight-what is a healthy weight? A clue: waist size less than 35 for women and 40 for men. Losing just 10 pounds may help. Reduce salt intake to about 2300 mg. daily ( 1 teaspoon). Please read labels. Increase potassium by eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily

13 Blood Pressure and Medication Take medication as directed Identify medications by name not color Know the names and doses of your medications DO NOT stop medication unless advised to do so by your doctor Remember, it may be necessary to take more than one medication to control your blood pressure Call your doctor for ANY questions about your medications, such as side effects or allergies

14 Blood Pressure information to be shared after screening Your blood pressure reading... Normal: Less than 120/80 Pre-hypertension: /80-89 Stage I Hypertension: /90-99 Stage 2 Hypertension: 160 or greater (upper number) 100 or greater (lower number) Your blood pressure today: Date Blood Pressure

15 Education and Referral

16 Major Topics for Education using Brochures and Handouts Hypertension Diabetes Heart Disease and Stroke Prostate Cancer Healthy Diet, Exercise, Weight Control Stress, Depression Smoking Cessation HIV/AIDS, STD s Other topics according to available literature

17 Examples of Referral Facilities for the Uninsured and Underinsured Metro Community Provider Network MCPN) 3292 Peoria Street; Aurora, CO Caritas Clinic-Internal Medicine 2005 Franklin St., #390; Denver, CO 80205; Denver Health Medical Center 777 Bannock St. Denver, CO Eastside Family Health Center th St. Denver, CO Inner City Health Center 3800 York St. Denver, CO La Clinica Tepeyac 5075 Lincoln St. Denver, CO Montbello Family Health Clinic 4685 Peoria St. Suite 220 Denver, CO Metro Denver Community Health Network 600 Grant St. Denver, CO St. Joseph Hospital 1835 Franklin St. Denver, CO University Hospital E. 17 th Ave. Aurora, CO

18 A Ministry of the Park Hill Seventh-Day Adventist Church Health Ministry Department 3385 Albion Street Denver, Colorado Phone: