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The Facts About - Bradford Regional Medical Center
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Calendar of Events<br />
BRADFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER:<br />
Alzheimer’s Support Group<br />
Last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.<br />
First Floor Activity Room<br />
Bereavement Support Group<br />
Last Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.<br />
Third Floor Chapel (East Wing)<br />
Breast Cancer Support Group<br />
Second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m.<br />
Ground Floor Assembly Room<br />
Diabetes Support Group<br />
Third Monday of every other month at 6 p.m.<br />
Same Day Surgery Waiting Area<br />
Labor and Delivery Classes<br />
Third Monday of every other month at 6 p.m.<br />
Classroom B<br />
Ostomy Support Group<br />
Third Monday of every other month at 7 p.m.<br />
Classroom D<br />
Sleep Screening and Education Clinics<br />
Second Tuesday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m.<br />
Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon<br />
Outpatient Services Center, Suite 32<br />
Sleep Clinic Support Groups<br />
First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.<br />
Education Room B<br />
Halloween Party<br />
Hosted by the BRMC Auxiliary<br />
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Pennhills Club<br />
Visiting Nurses’ Association Presentation<br />
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at 7 p.m.<br />
Catholic Women’s Club in Bradford<br />
OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL<br />
Childbirth Preparation Classes<br />
Available classes run weekdays, evenings and<br />
Saturdays at various times.<br />
Education Center<br />
Diabetes Education Workshops<br />
One workshop series of three classes each month<br />
Offered at various days and times<br />
Education Center<br />
Diabetes Support Group<br />
Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Education Center<br />
Total Joint Classes<br />
First Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.<br />
Sub-Acute Rehab Department<br />
Advanced Cardiac Life Support<br />
Community Providers Class<br />
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
Education Center<br />
Pre-registration is required as class size is limited.<br />
Please call Olean General Hospital 716.375.6217.<br />
Basic Life Support Class<br />
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
OGH Education Center<br />
Cost is $60 for the basic life support class and books.<br />
Pre-registration is required as class size is limited.<br />
Please call Olean General Hospital 716.375.6217.<br />
Sleep Apnea Awareness Meeting<br />
Third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hampton Inn<br />
101 Main Street, Olean<br />
Diabetes Awareness Health Fair<br />
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 from 2 to 6 p.m.<br />
Education Center<br />
For more information about any support group,<br />
class or clinic, call Bradford Regional Medical Center at<br />
814.368.4143 or Olean General Hospital at 716.373.2600.<br />
Know Your<br />
Numbers<br />
Chances are, you know the<br />
final score of last night’s game,<br />
the projected high and low for<br />
today’s temperature, and how<br />
long it takes to run through the<br />
drive-thru to grab a cup of coffee<br />
before work. But do you know<br />
how the following vital<br />
health numbers<br />
measure up for you?<br />
Blood Pressure<br />
A blood pressure reading tells a<br />
healthcare professional how much pressure<br />
your blood places on the artery walls, both<br />
when your heart beats and when it rests.<br />
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Aim for a blood pressure reading of<br />
120/80 mmHg or lower; some experts<br />
believe 115/75 is ideal. However, blood<br />
pressure can be too low, so be sure to<br />
speak with your primary care provider<br />
about what’s right for you.<br />
Blood Sugar<br />
Glucose—a sugar substance that comes<br />
from carbohydrates you consume—is a<br />
major source of energy. Too much glucose<br />
in the blood may indicate conditions such<br />
as diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Toolow<br />
blood glucose levels often indicate<br />
hypothyroidism.<br />
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According to the National Institutes<br />
of Health (NIH), a fasting glucose test<br />
result of 100 milligrams per deciliter<br />
(mg/dL) is normal.<br />
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A fasting glucose test result between<br />
100 and 125 mg/dL may indicate<br />
prediabetes.<br />
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Higher than 126 mg/dL often leads<br />
to a diagnosis of diabetes.<br />
Body Mass Index<br />
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that<br />
indicates whether or not a person is at an<br />
ideal weight for his or her height. BMI can<br />
be calculated using a simple equation:<br />
BMI = weight in pounds x 703<br />
height in inches 2<br />
If you don’t have a pencil and paper<br />
handy, calculate your BMI at nhlbisupport.<br />
com/bmi. <strong>The</strong>n use the following to gauge<br />
your number:<br />
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BMI lower than 18.5: underweight<br />
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BMI between 18.5 and 24.9:<br />
normal weight<br />
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BMI between 25 and 29.9: overweight<br />
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BMI of 30 or higher: obese<br />
Cholesterol<br />
High levels of low-density lipoproteins<br />
(LDLs, or bad cholesterol) are often a<br />
precursor to heart disease. A fasting<br />
cholesterol check identifies levels of both<br />
LDLs and HDLs (high-density lipoproteins,<br />
or good cholesterol) in the blood. According<br />
to the American Heart Association:<br />
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A result of less than 200 mg/dL is ideal.<br />
A result between 200 and 239 mg/dL<br />
is borderline high.<br />
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A result of 240 mg/dL or higher is<br />
considered high and places a person<br />
at much greater risk for heart disease.<br />
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