FOR YOUR HEALTH NINE SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK IN WOMEN Thanks to increased education more women know heart attacks are the leading cause of death for not only men but women too. Heart attack risks are the same for both sexes, but women’s bodies often respond differently than men’s during a heart attack. St. Luke’s is Cedar Rapids’ Heart Hospital and has been a proud sponsor of the Eastern Iowa American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women awareness campaign since it started. This sustained partnership highlights the impact of heart disease on women and educates them how to recognize their sometimes unique symptoms of a heart attack, which can be different from a man’s warning signs. Signs of a heart attack in women: Pressure, fullness, squeezing pain in the center of the chest, spreading to the neck, shoulder or jaw Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath
Upper abdominal pressure or discomfort Lower chest discomfort Back pain Unusual fatigue Unusual shortness of breath Dizziness Nausea
All women need to take these warning signs seriously and call 911 or go to St. Luke’s ER immediately.
GET VACCINATED Children six months and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Although children have significantly lower risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19, both can still occur. We strongly encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated. As a reminder, COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing serious illness and death. UnityPoint Health continues to urge all eligible individuals to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as well as those ages 12+ to receive their booster. To schedule an appointment, please call your primary health care provider. If you don’t have a doctor, visit bit.ly/RequestUPH or scan the QR code.
ONLY MAGNET HOSPITAL FOR NURSING IN CEDAR RAPIDS St. Luke’s Hospital has a history of nursing excellence and has earned Magnet® recognition three times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), signifying successful implementation of the national Magnet standards for nursing excellence. St. Luke’s is pursuing redesignation for the fourth time later this year. St. Luke’s is one of 591 Magnet organizations worldwide. Less than 10 percent of registered hospitals in the U.S. have earned this recognition. St. Luke’s was Magnet-designated in 2009 and received its first redesignation in 2014. The Magnet program was formed in 1990 based on findings from a 1983 study conducted by the American Academy of Nursing’s Task Force on Nursing Practice in Hospitals, which identified characteristics that created an environment conducive to attracting and retaining well-qualified nurses who promote quality care. These characteristics became the framework for the Magnet nursing excellence program. Magnet is a road map for nursing excellence, based on evidence and research. It is a voluntary credentialing program for hospitals and is considered the gold standard in patient care. According to ANCC, Magnet hospitals consistently outperform non-Magnet organizations with better patient outcomes and higher patient satisfaction rates. Magnet-recognized hospitals also report increased nurse retention and job satisfaction. St. Luke’s is the only hospital in Cedar Rapids and one of only four in Iowa to be recognized as a Magnet Nursing Excellence organization. Scan the QR code to learn more about nursing at St. Luke’s.
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