Caring 4 You and Yours

09/13/2024

Announcement: Free Health Screening Event

Join us for a Free Health Screening Event on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at our Mobile Clinic located at 12621 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Services Offered:

Free Diabetes Test (A1C)
Cholesterol (Lipid Panel Test)
Glucose Test
Vision Test
This event is crucial for preventative care, especially for seniors, as it provides essential screenings to detect health issues early and promote overall well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take charge of your health!

For more information or to schedule an appointment, don't hesitate to get in touch with Continuum Healthcare Network at Tel. 240-660-2988 or 240-978-2653 or St Mark's Episcopal Church (301) 622-5860 or Vietnamese American Services, Inc. - VAS

Continuum Healthcare Network is committed to promoting health and wellness in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

You are required to fast 6 hours before taking the Diabetes Test.

05/26/2024

High blood pressure threatens your health and quality of life! In most cases, damage done from high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) occurs over time. Left undetected or uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to...
⚠ Heart attack — High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle.
⚠ Stroke — High blood pressure can cause blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the brain to become blocked or burst.
⚠ Heart failure — The increased workload from high blood pressure can cause the heart to enlarge and fail to supply blood to the body.
⚠ Kidney disease or failure — High blood pressure can damage the arteries around the kidneys and interfere with their ability to filter blood effectively.
⚠ Vision loss — High blood pressure can strain or damage blood vessels in the eyes.
⚠ Sexual dysfunction — High blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction in men and may contribute to lower libido in women.
⚠ Angina — Over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease including microvascular disease (MVD). Angina, or chest pain, is a common symptom.
⚠ Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — Atherosclerosis caused by high blood pressure can lead to narrowed arteries in the legs, arms, stomach, and head, causing pain or fatigue.
Can hypertension cause other problems?
⚠ When your blood pressure is high for too long, it damages your blood vessels – and LDL (bad) cholesterol begins to accumulate along tears in your artery walls. This leads to narrowed arteries and increases the workload of your circulatory system while decreasing its efficiency.
As a result, high blood pressure puts you at greater risk for developing life-changing and life-threatening conditions.
Learn more at heart.org

05/07/2024

FOR OUR VIETNAMESE AND KOREAN SENIORS WHO REQUESTED AND NEED FREE PRODUCE, YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT OUR CLINIC AT 4PM.

03/12/2024

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Catching ZZZs could be the key to unlocking a healthier you. Amount and quality of sleep can influence your eating habits, mood, memory, internal organs and more.