Your risk of being attacked by a shark? 1 in 11.5 million. ![]()
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Your risk of developing #prediabetes? 1 in 3. ![]()
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Take this 1-minute test to find out if you are at risk for prediabetes: www.cdc.gov/prediabetes/risktest/index.html![]()
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If your score indicates that you are at risk, there are upcoming FREE GVPH-sponsored diabetes prevention classes starting in Vance, Granville, and Wake counties at the beginning of next year! Please reach out to our Minority Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator, Frankie Sanchez, to learn more: fsanchez@gvph.og or (252) 492-7915 x 125
More than 1 in 4 older adults report falling, resulting in 37 million falls each year. The rate of falls has increased tremendously over the past year. Many falls can be prevented! ![]()
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Here are 4 things you can do to prevent falls:![]()
1. Talk openly with your healthcare provider about fall risks & prevention--some medicines that you have been taking could work differently in your body as you get older (such as make you dizzier), so make sure your healthcare provider is kept up to date on everything you are taking.![]()
2. Exercise to improve your balance and strength--an example of a great exercise to try that tackles both balance and strength is Tai Chi.![]()
3. Have your eyes and feet checked--poor vision and improper footwear can increase your chances of falling.![]()
4. Make your home safer--remove things you can trip over, use nonslip mats in the bathtub, and keep commonly used items in lower cabinets you can easily reach.
🌟 Employee Spotlight: Abbie Welsh 🌟![]()
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Meet Abbie Welsh, our amazing Dental Clinic Patient Navigator! Abbie has been part of the GVPH dental team for 5 years, describing her experience as flexible, exciting, and supportive of work-life balance.![]()
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🎢A thrill-seeker at heart, Abbie loves zip-lining and dreams of scuba diving one day. ![]()
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Her secret to success? Balance and self-care. We’re lucky to have her on the GVPH team! 💙