05/22/2026
Suspect a stroke? Check the time! Ischemic strokes – the most common type of stroke – are caused by a blood clot, which can be removed … if you know what time your symptoms began. Know the signs of a stroke and check the clock to ensure you get the right treatment and have the best chance at recovery. American Heart Association
05/22/2026
While overall death rates from heart disease and stroke declined over the past two decades until a recent plateau, these gains were not equitably shared among people who are from the Black, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino communities.
*Black Americans continue to experience the highest death rates due to heart disease and stroke.
*Black Americans experience a nearly 30% higher death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a 45% higher death rate from stroke compared with non-Hispanic white Americans.
*Black and Hispanic/Latino patients experience significantly lower survival to hospital discharge than white patients even when controlling for socioeconomic status.
05/06/2026
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04/16/2026
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🚨 THIS COULD SAVE A LIFE — READ THIS 🚨
A woman I know had a heart attack… and didn’t even realize it.
It started during a workout — just some tightness in her chest.
She pushed through it.
The next day — numbness.
She still brushed it off.
By Friday, she finally went to the doctor…
95% blockage.
Let that sink in.
💔 Women’s heart attack symptoms don’t always look dramatic.
They can be quiet. Subtle. Easy to ignore.
⚠️ Common signs in women:
• Chest tightness, pressure, or discomfort (not always severe pain)
• Shortness of breath
• Numbness or tingling (arms, back, jaw, or neck)
• Unusual fatigue (even without activity)
• Nausea or lightheadedness
• Pain in the upper back or shoulders
🚫 It doesn’t always feel like an “emergency” — until it is.
Too many women dismiss these signs as stress, anxiety, or just being tired.
Listen to your body. Don’t push through pain. Don’t wait.
❤️ If something feels off — go get checked. Immediately.
You are too important to ignore the warning signs.
04/11/2026
*PSA*
As a certified CPR Instructor I believe I should make this announcement. If you’re a w**d smoker please have some Narcan (Naloxone) in your First Aid kit. People are lacing w**d with co***ne and fentanyl. You don’t have to have a prescription. You can get it at CVS, Walgreens and Walmart. ❤️ Real Talk!
Having Narcan on you is like having a fire extinguisher, you hope you never need it, but it can literally save a life in minutes.
01/31/2026
Anyone need to learn CPR? Certifications are included for only $75 renewals $85 first time.