National WEAR RED Day

On February 5, HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL’s employees will be showing their support for Womens Heart Disease Awareness by wearing red.

 The Red Dress symbol reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action.  National Wear Red Day promotes the Symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life saving awareness movement by wearing a favorite red dress, shirt, tie or red dress pin.

 Coronary heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women over age 20.  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills about 460,000 women a year.  While 1 in 30 American women die of breast cancer, almost 1 in 3 will die from CVD.  Sixty-four percent of women who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. 

 5 Simple Ways to Choose Heart Health

• Annual checkups
• Increase activity
• Quit smoking
• Maintain heart-healthy weight
• Choose to use less salt

Warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack:

• Discomfort, fullness, tightness, squeezing or pressure in chest that stays for more than a few minutes or comes and goes.
• Pressure, or pain, that spreads to upper back, shoulders, neck, jaw or arms.
• Dizziness or nausea
• Clammy sweats, heart flutters, or paleness
• Unexplained feelings of anxiety, fatigue, or weakness, especially with exertion
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing

 Take Action!  Call 911

 Flu Outbreak Information

News From Houlton Regional Hospital

At this time we are seeing H1N1 circulating in our local area.

Houlton Regional Hospital has lifted the temporary visitation restrictions, and once again welcomes all visitors, including those under 18.

If you are currently sick and do not have underlying medical conditions you most likely should be able to stay home and treat your flu symptoms.  Acetaminophen such as Tylenol and Ibuprofen such as Advil can be used to treat fever and body aches.  You should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone with out having to take medicine.  Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated by drinking water, broth, and sports drinks (use electrolyte beverages for infants).  Cover your coughs and sneezes and clean your hands often.

How To Care For A Flu Patient In Your Home (From the CDC.)

Planning Checklists can be found here.