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UF/IFAS, UF College of Medicine team up for fourth clinic, nutrition event to help farmworkers

by Brad Buck

March 7, 2023

In their fourth such clinic, faculty from UF/IFAS and the UF College of Medicine will test farmworkers for chronic diseases from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 in Arcadia. The screenings will be at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Ajia Paolillo, Bilingual, Blood Pressure, CAFE Latino, Chagas Disease, Chronic Diseases, Clinic, DeSoto County, Dr. Norman Beatty, Farmworkers, Health, John Diaz, Nutrition, Pesticide Safety, Safety

After more than 400 farmworkers, families tested, more health fairs slated

by Brad Buck

November 28, 2022

About 200,000 farm laborers live in Florida and usually get little to no health care. To help this underserved population, UF/IFAS Extension and UF Health have helped more than 400 farmworkers and their families lead healthier lifestyles in ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Blood Pressure, CAFE Latino, Chagas Disease, College Of Medicine, Columbia, Dr. Norman Beatty, Farmworker, Health Fair, John Diaz, Medellin, Migrant Workers, Screening, UF IFAS Extension

Upcoming Blood Pressure Series

by Shari Bresin

May 28, 2019

Have you checked your blood pressure lately? If not, you should! Roughly 46 percent of Americans have high blood pressure, yet many of them don’t even realize it. Even if you’re not sure what your blood pressure reading is, certain risk ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Advent Health, Blood Pressure, Habits

Blood Pressure Learning Opportunities

by Shari Bresin

April 29, 2018

Did you know that May is Blood Pressure Awareness month? Did you know that nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure? Do what you can to avoid this chronic disease by learning more about blood pressure through UF Extension programming ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Awareness Month, Hypertension, May…

Sharing Wisdom: Matters of Health and Wealth

by Nancy Gal

March 1, 2018

An eight-session educational series on Mondays Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 10 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Hawthorne Estates 3211 SW ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Blood Pressure, Bone Health, Diabetes, Educational, Financial Concerns, Gal, Health Concerns, Nutrition, Planning, Series, Spence, Type 2 Diabetes

Blood Pressure Management On-Line Series Starts March 8

by Julie England

February 7, 2018

Managing blood pressure is a key part of good health. This free, on-line lunchtime series from UF/IFAS Extension and UF Health provides information to help prevent or manage high blood pressure. Essentials of Blood Pressure Management 5 part ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Blood Pressure, Health, Heart Health, Hypertension

High Blood Pressure, a Silent Killer

by wilchcombe

May 30, 2017

By: Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? You’ve probably been asked this question in the past and most people would respond with: “Yes, it ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Blood Pressure, Wilchcombe

Blood Pressure and Your Health

by Samantha Murray

February 22, 2016

Getting your blood pressure taken is a typical part of most visits to the doctor. The cuff goes on, you feel that squeeze, and, as the cuff loosens, the health professional reports your blood pressure. This procedure is so routine that it may ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Family Hot Topic, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Prehypertension

High Blood Pressure

by Tennille Herron

February 23, 2015

February is American Heart Month Have you had your blood pressure taken lately? Research shows that about half of the adults that suffer hypertension have not been diagnosed. There are several risk factors for developing high blood pressure--learn ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: American Heart Month, Blood, Blood Pressure, Community, Diet, Educational, Extension, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health, Healthy, Heart, Hypertension, Living Well In The Panhandle, Management, My Plate, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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