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Prepare for Heart Health Month
Presented by Dan Muncey, M.P.H.
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-BeingBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Employer session
“If you knew you could change your lifestyle and diet and avoid heart disease and other things, you should do it.”
— Laila Ali
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
— American Heart Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon.
The webinar will begin at noon.Please stand by …
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Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being
Welcome to Prepare for Heart Health Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The session will begin at 12 p.m.
This is an interactive
session.
Minimize distractions.
There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.
“Physical activity — even if you don't lose an ounce, you'll live longer, feel healthier and be less likely to get cancer, heart disease, stroke and arthritis. It's the closest thing we have to a wonder drug.”
— Tom Frieden
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon.
The webinar will begin at noon.
High blood pressure is a common cause of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important to check your blood pressure.
— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Prepare for Heart Health Month
Presented by Dan Muncey, M.P.H.
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-BeingBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Employer session
Mark your calendar
How to Support a Blood DriveJan. 28, 2020
• 12 to 12:20 p.m.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Today’s presenterDan Muncey, M.P.H.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Today’s session:
• What to know about heart disease• Support Heart Health Month at work• Ideas to take action
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
What to know about heart disease• Roughly 87 million Americans are living with some
form of heart disease.• Heart disease and strokes kill one woman every 80
seconds.• Heart disease and strokes are responsible for 1 in 3
female deaths every year.• Heart disease has been the leading cause of death
every year since 1900 (except 1918).• Eighty million adults are living with high blood
pressure.• About 46% of African-American adult females and
45% of African-American males have high blood pressure.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Support Heart Health Month at work• Participate in National Wear Red Day.
• Go Red for Women.
• Educate your staff.
• Sponsor employee health screenings.
• Use the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes toolkit.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Ideas to take action
• Physical wellness
• Mental wellness
• Social wellness
• Financial wellness
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
For more information …
• Virtual Well-Being site: bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com• Virtual Well-Being email: [email protected]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Next session: How to Support a Blood Dive
Jan. 28, 202012 to 12:20 p.m.In this session, learn:• Why blood drives are important for
the well-being of your community • Tips to make sure your company’s
blood drive motivates employees and you reach your donation goals
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Questions?
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.