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Women’s Health

Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings

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Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Pioneers of Change
9/20/2024 • Posted by C. Sonia Martinez, Mohawk Valley Latino Association Executive Director

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This annual Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is truly a reminder to all Latinos to celebrate customs and traditions across communities. This year, the Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” This theme highlights the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that defines the Hispanic experience.

I enjoy when others, especially young people, ask about my journey to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Through my work at the Mohawk Valley Latino Association (MVLA), I support marginalized people and guide immigrants to achieve their dreams of finding gainful employment or starting a small business, becoming U.S. citizens, and owning a home.

Hispanic Heritage Month is also a time to address health challenges faced by our community. Many Latinos face high-risk and chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Social determinants of health including poverty, language barriers, access to healthcare, the immigration system, educational opportunities, and other factors can make these diseases more difficult to prevent, treat, or manage. MVLA is always looking for ways to educate and empower our Latino community with access to healthcare, employment, immigration support, social justice, education, and housing access to live in a healthy and safe environment. MVLA works with Fidelis Care and other community partners and programs to bring information from trusted sources to the Latino community.

During this Hispanic Heritage Month, I encourage everyone to take even one small step in becoming a Pioneer of Change and helping to improve the health and well-being of our community.

Mohawk Valley Latino Association Executive Director C. Sonia Martinez has devoted herself to the success and growth of the organization since 2003. She left her native Dominican Republic in 1972 and attended Herkimer Community College. Martinez serves on the boards of several organizations including NAACP Utica and Rome, Munson, SCORE CNY Chapter, UIDC, SOMOS NY, Upstate Family Health Clinic, Black Leadership Coalition, Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, and others. She has mentored young scholars, created a Youth Program, assisted different Latino cultures to create coalitions to help unite their communities, and participated in many forums on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Social Justice, and Education.

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