Health Information Catalogue - Heart and Stroke Foundation
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Health Information Catalogue - Heart and Stroke Foundation
Health Information Catalogue Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador PO Box 670 Mount Pearl, NL A1N 2X1 Director of Health Promotion and Resuscitation Programs Phone: (709) 753-8521 Fax: (709) 753-3117 Toll Free: 1-888-473-4636 E-mail: [email protected] www.heartandstroke.ca Heart Disease Recovery Road – HP6205E This 130 page book is designed for those who have had a heart attack, a heart procedure, or have been diagnosed with angina or other heart problems. It is a useful aid on your road to recovery, explaining what has happened to you and offers advice on reclaiming your health. “My Heart Diary” is a journal in this book where you can record health goals and information about your recovery. Congestive Heart Failure – HP6208E This 40 page booklet offers information for patients with Congestive Heart Failure. It helps you understand your condition and has suggestions for recovery, including diet and medication. Heart and Soul: Your Guide to Living with Congenital Heart Disease – HP6101E This guide provides in-depth information for parents with children affected by congenital heart defects. This resource has 16 sections. Signals, Signs and Actions brochure- HP2001E Do you know what to do in case of a cardiac arrest? This 11 page brochure outlines Heart Attack Warning Signals and Stroke Warning Signs. It emphasizes how to respond to cardiac emergencies with CPR, AED use and having a plan for your family and friends in an emergency. Heart Disease Signals, Signs and Actions wallet card- HP2002E This 10-panel wallet card identifies the signs and signals of Heart Attack and Stroke to help people to respond immediately. Taking Control: Lowering Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke- HP2104E This 18 page booklet offers you information on heart disease and stroke. It gives definitions and tips on how to lower your risk of high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, diabetes and trans ischemic attack (TIA). It provides information on unhealthy weights, BMI, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption. HeartSmart Women. A Guide to Heart Disease- HP4601E This 40 page booklet was written specifically for women, with information on symptoms, response to diagnostic tests, treatments and outcomes. It will help you to understand heart disease, to identify symptoms, manage risk factors and make informed decisions about treatment options. Living with Cholesterol – HP 4209E This 20 page booklet helps you understand cholesterol and the impact on health. It explains where cholesterol comes from and ways to keep it at an appropriate level. Stroke & TIA You’ve had a TIA- HP6312E A 16 page booklet about transient ischemic attack (TIA) for patients and their families/caregivers. Provides information about TIA and its link to stroke and why TIA is a medical emergency. Also describes the causes of TIA, and how individuals can reduce their risk of TIA Let’s Talk About Stroke-HP6304E This 86 page book answers questions that most stroke survivors have. It offers information for you and your family to understand stroke and the recovery process. It includes “My Stroke Diary” which helps you to set goals and track progress on your road to recovery. Blood Pressure .Blood Pressure wallet card- HP2107E This card is used to track your blood pressure reading, the date of that reading and your BMI. Your blood pressure goal is also listed. Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control- HP2105E This 16 page book gives a description of high blood pressure and its relationship with heart disease and stroke. It gives the risk factors and provides tips on how to control high blood pressure. This booklet also gives charts for recording blood pressure readings and weekly medications. Blood Pressure Controlling Your Blood Pressure flyer - HP2106B Offering access to tips at www.heartandstroke.com to reduce chance of a heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. This insert is ideal for standard size envelopes. Nutrition and Activity Health Habits Healthy Weight - HP4201E A 44 page practical guide to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. It contains information, tips and suggestions for goal-setting, healthy eating, meal planning, staying motivated and living an active life. Getting Active for Life- HP4301E This 16 page booklet is a guide to healthy and active living. Your Health, Your Weight- HP4212E This 10-panel brochure introduces simple steps to making healthier choices including information on active living, body mass index (BMI), fad diets, healthy eating, smoking and a special section that provides food and activity tips for children. Nutrition and Activity The HeartSmart Fitness Wheel- HP4302E A disc with a movable wheel which acts as a calorie counter showing how various physical activities burn calories at different rates. Relative amounts of fat and fiber in various foods are also listed. Heart-Healthy Eating Guide For Your Family- HP4213E This 15 page booklet includes: a helpful planner, mix and match food group chart and child friendly recipes. Eat Well. Live Longer- HP4214E This 19 page book explains simple steps to making healthy choices including information on dietary fats and cholesterol, healthy snacking, dining out and understanding nutrition labeling. Cookbooks and Recipes New Lighthearted Cookbook - BK1001E This cookbook contains low fat recipes that are also high in fiber. Over 200 recipes including microwave and single dishes. There are a variety of recipe types such as Mexican, dinner party, pizza and much more. HeartSmart Family and Friends- BK1003E This cookbook contains more than 200 recipes combined with the most current information on how to cook and eat well. It has practical information on a variety of nutritional topics, a complete nutritional analysis for each recipe with various make-a-head and serving suggestions. HeartSmart- The Best of HeartSmart Cooking- BK1004E This wonderful new compilation features over 300 recipes, over 500 pages from the best selling: Simply HeartSmart Cooking, More HeartSmart Cooking, and HeartSmart Cooking for Family and Friends. It has over 75 new recipes to add to the HeartSmart repertoire. Many of the classic recipes have been updated to include current food trends and new nutritional information. Diabetes Diabetes and You: manage your lifestyle HP2201E Diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. This 20 page booklet will help you reduce your risk of diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle. Professional Education Material Heart Smart TM Kids: A Resource for Teachers HP4407E This resource consists of four modules that incorporate learning outcomes common to the intermediate grades curricula of Canada’s provinces and territories. Healthy Eating Active Living Smoke-Free Living Making Healthy Choices HeartSmart™ Kids Buckslip—HP4408E This buckslip promotes the HeartSmart Kids program to teachers. HeartSmart™ Kids is the creative way to positively influence young minds in areas such as goal-setting, self-awareness, written and oral language skills. Featuring four fun-focused, kid-friendly curriculum-based modules for grades 4-6: * Healthy Eating * Active Living * Smoke-Free Living * Making Healthy Choices Faaast FAQ’s for Stroke Nurses- HP6310E The Faaast FAQ's has been developed to provide nurses involved in the care of stroke survivors across the care continuum with an evidence informed resource. The overall goal of this 62 page resource is to provide information and strategies on various aspects of assessment and management of stroke survivors. FAQ for Stroke Nurses Pocket Cards- HP6311E The Stroke Pocket Cards will help nurses and allied health professionals to support evidence based stroke care. The package includes the following five reference cards: Card 1) NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS),Canadian Neurological Scale Reference card; Card 2) Common Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Syndromes & Cranial Nerve Function and Testing; Card 3) Common Symptoms in Stroke Patients; Card 4) Types of Stroke; Card 5) Glossary of Frequently used Terms in Stroke & Functions of the Brain and their Relation to Stroke. Miscellaneous Coping with Stress – HP4101E This 47 page booklet defines stress, explains your stress index, the stages of stress and its effect on you. The booklet offers various coping methods to deal with stress and ways to prevent it. Stress Test – HP4103E This stress test is useful in assessing how your stress management works in your life. It offers tips on recognizing stress and dealing with it. Just Breathe- HP4705E This 8-panel brochure contains information on how to become and remain smoke free, risk factors, the effects of second hand smoke and contains tips on what you can do to help your children to be tobacco-free. Check for Health Check TM … helping you eat well HP8106E This colourful 6- panel brochure provides information on Heart and Stroke Foundations Health Check TM food information program. The brochure has a handy wallet –sized card with helpful tips on shopping for healthy products which can be removed from the brochure.