Mission
Westside Healthcare Organization (W.H.O.) vision is to expand/grow the ministry, to include all ages of medical and non-medical volunteers. W.H.O. is committed to training and empowering the next generation to carry on this ministry with growth, compassion and dedication. (Romans 12:13)
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HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
American Heart Month
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In 2023, almost 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States was caused by heart disease.
Resources:
> Heart Disease Month
High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease. Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which puts them at risk for heart disease and stroke. And just 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure has it under control.
The good news is that, in many cases, it is preventable.
Choose a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
- Participate in regular moderate aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week or more vigorous workouts at least 20 minutes three times a week.
- Adopt a diet low in salt, sugar, saturated and trans fats, and high in unsaturated fats (fish, avocado, etc.) like the Mediterranean Diet.
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Take fish oil supplements.
- Avoid smoking and recreational drug use
- Consume no more than ½ to 1 alcoholic beverage per day.
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Contact Leadership
Sis. Herbevelynne (Herbie) Norris
Servant Leader