Heart Health News. Participant Profile: Josie Williams

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1 D E R B A R L Y E R R I G A N H E A L T H S E R V I C E I N C. Heart Health News A P R I L - M A Y I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : People coming together, sharing & supporting one another in health - Derbarl Yerrigan Heart Health Participant Profile 1 Participant Profile: Josie Williams Staff Support Profile 2 Recipe 2 photos 3 Heart Week Tips 4 Obesity 5 Future Events 6 Field Trips 7 Photos 8 SIDS Health Promotion Message Board 9 10 I had my first heart event in I was at home sitting on the veranda. My visitors had just left and I got this pain. It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. I felt really anxious before the ambulance came there. I was talking to them on the phone until the ambulance arrived. I went by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital, where I had tests which told them I had blockages in my arteries'. I underwent surgery and had 2 stents put in. Then in 2008 I had a repeat episode. I had pain that was not as bad as the first time. I went by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital and had a 3rd stent put in. Every now and then I have chest pain and I use my GTN spray. In 2006, a doctor from Derbarl Yerrigan Health service in Maddington talked to me about the Heart Health program in Derbarl Yerrigan East Perth. I didn't attend at this time. In 2010, after speaking to Delma, diabetes educator, she encouraged me to attend the Heart Health program. When I first started coming to Heart Health, I didn't know about my health at all. I received information on all sorts of health issues including Heart Health, diabetes and the effects of smoking. The Heart Health program has helped me monitor my health weekly and made me more aware of the problems that can and do go wrong with my body. Not only does Heart Health program provide monitoring and education but it helps me stay in touch with my people in a social way as well. I have caught up with and met new people since starting at Heart Health.

2 P A G E 2 Staff Support profile. Kristy Allen, pictured with Owen at Heart Health I was born in Port Hedland, WA, moved to Perth when I was 17. Studied Exercise and Health Science and completed a post graduate in Exercise Rehabilitation at UWA to become an Exercise Physiologist My favourite sports are baseball, touch rugby My favourite food is risotto My favourite day of the week is Thursdays at heart health! It is a welcomed change from my regular working week where I travel all around Perth running cardiac rehabilitation programs out of different gyms Where I see myself in 10 years time: freezing my butt off living in New Zealand! Talk while you walk! The social and physical aspects are equally as important Why active living is important.. If more people were physically active for 30 minutes a day, the Australian health care system could save $1.5 billion per year*! 10 reasons being active helps you, every day: 1. It can help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce your risk of heart attack 2. Helps improve your overall health and wellbeing 3. Minimises health related medical costs 4. Helps reduce stress levels 5. Assists you in maintaining a healthy weight 6. You feel more energetic, confident, happy, and relaxed 7. Helps you sleep better 8. Assists in proper balance and posture and the maintenance of healthy bones and strong muscles 9. Active kids keep busy out of school and have better concentration while they re in school 10. It s fun way to spend time with family and friends, and a great way to meet new people! Heart Foundation 334 Rokeby Road Chop Suey Ingredients 500g Low fat mince 3 tablespoons oil or margarine 3 cups of water 3/4 packet of chicken noodle soup (salt reduced) 3/4 cups of uncooked rice 4 1/2 cups of cabbage, finely chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 onions, chopped Pepper to taste. Fry the mince and onions in the oil or margarine until brown. And water soup mix and rice. Leave to cook while chopping the vegetables Add the vegetables and pepper. Cook with the lid off until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Recipe from: Deadly Tucker 1st edition Recipe #21

3 A P R I L - M A Y I S S U E P A G E 3 Tai Chi with Jacinta Mayhew and crew. What a wonderful learning experience. Age has no limits and this is available for as many sessions as you are prepared to commit to. For those of you that are interested in joining and didn't get the contact details, let me know. I can get the information for you. Michelle

4 A P R I L - M A Y I S S U E P A G E 4 Heart Week Tips: The Ten Top Tips to a Healthy Heart Being a non-smoker Monitoring your diet Staying active Managing your weight Getting your blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly checked Checking your family history of heart disease Ensuring that you have good knowledge of any signs & symptoms of heart disease Learn to manage stress levels Cutting down salt intake Heart Foundation Staff: Kema, Lyn & Richard. Dressed to impress for Go Red for Women Day.

5 A P R I L - M A Y I S S U E Obesity What is obesity? Obesity is when a person has too much body fat and is very overweight. Obesity risks People who are obese are at risk of serious health problems including: heart disease high blood pressure diabetes high cholesterol stroke knee and hip problems some cancers sleep apnoea. Tips to maintain a healthy body weight Limit take-away food and eat more nutritious low fat food Drink more water Drink less alcohol (grog) Increase physical activity aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity every day of the week (e.g. join a walking group) Take the stairs or walk to work Recognise cues or emotions that may make you want to eat when you are not hungry P A G E 5 Why is having a pot belly bad? People come in many shapes and sizes. People who have a pot belly even if their arms and legs are skinny are at greater risk of health problems. The measurement of your waist shows how much extra fat you are carrying around your belly. What size should my waist be? Men: less than 94 cm Women: less than 80 cm How to improve your eating habits Eat a variety of foods Eat low fat foods Eat at least five vegetables and two fruits every day Eat more light meals a day Eat smaller portions of food Do not skip breakfast!

6 P A G E 6 Future Events 5th June - Benefits of Exercise 12th June -Blood pressure and Cholesterol 19th June - Continence 26th June - Field Trip Moorditj Mia 3rd July - Food Bank 10th July - NAIDOC WEEK Ashfield Park 17th July Diabetes Felt man

7 P A G E 7 Field Trip Field Trip. Next outing for the participants of Heart Health. Going to Moorditj Mia On the 26th June 2014 Meeting at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service to get the bus. Should be fun to share this activity with you. Hope to see you all there. Please advise Ted if you are attending for catering and transport purposes.

8 A P R I L - M A Y I S S U E P A G E 8 Some of the Derbarl Clients attending our Thursday Sessions

9 A P R I L - M A Y I S S U E P A G E 9 SIDS Display at Derbarl Yerrigan 29th May

10 MESSAGE BOARD National Heart Foundation 334 Rokeby Road Subiaco Phone: Fax: Strong Heart Strong Community Strong future The name of the program we are starting to lose weight and monitor what we are eating, will be call healthier me. We felt the biggest loser was a negative spin on a positive program. The booklet has reached a review stage. Due to staff being on leave etc, we are not yet ready to roll out the program just yet. Stay tuned, cant wait to begin working with you all. Michelle Z What is the Heart Health Program? Heart health - For Our People, By Our People. The Heart Health Program serves to benefit the Aboriginal population. The program was set up to provide ongoing support for people with heart problems. Over time, the heart health program has moved from providing heart health for Aboriginal people to including a holistic chronic disease approach. Thus encouraging self management principles and using the YEES approach: Yarning, Education, Exercise, vital Signs. Weekly education sessions are delivered by Aboriginal and non Aboriginal staff who work together to provide the best updated information based on evidence and research for all who attend the Heart Health program. The program runs every Thursday at Derbarl Yerrigan in East Perth from 9am to 1pm. If you know someone that is interested in looking after their health, bring them along to join in. Health Screening Diabetes Education Walking Group Weights Session Guest Speaker Heart Education Morning tea and a light lunch is provided Everyone is welcome For further information Please call Jane Jones on (08)