American Heart Association - Go Red For Women (2017)

Advertising Supplement to The Kansas City StarRGEOD FEBRUARY is American Heart Month 1 3in dwiosmeaesnesdiine AofmcearridciaovascularWe all have important choices to make. Few are more important than this: choose to get educated about hearthealth. Choose to make the necessary lifestyle changes to protect your heart. It is a choice – until it isn’t.From left: (standing) Janice Haney, { Wear red on Friday, February 3! SnapHeath G. Wilt, DO; Korinne Armour, Debbie Dee, a photo of yourself, your family and yourCasey P. Hertzenberg, MD; Victoria Franck, co-workers wearing red, and share with us!(seated) Erica Brune, Kathy Collins #KCGoesRedPhoto by: Judy Revenaugh Presenting Medical Sponsor:{FEB. 3NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY KCGoesRed.orgGo Red For Women is nationally Advertising sponsor: sponsored by American Heart Association - Kansas City @AHAKansasCity

Advertising Supplement to The Kansas City Star2017 Go Red For Women Leadership With heart damage and an ejection fraction Korinne Armour of 35 percent, which indicated a lower than normal percentage of blood was leaving As a child, Korinne Armour fainted frequent- her heart each time it contracted, Jennifer ly when she stood. Doctors considered remained at SMMC for five days. Jennifer her malnourished, despite her very hearty also wore a heart life vest for one month appetite. As she got older, the symptoms until she recovered. The life vest is a per- got worse. After numerous doctor visits and sonal defibrillator that monitors the heart a series of specialists, doctors determined and, if necessary, delivers shock to restore that Korinne’s heart was frequently stop- normal heart rhythm. ping for a considerable amount of time and she would need a pacemaker. At the time of her heart attack, the only risk factor Jennifer had was a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease, which is why she diligently exercised six times per week, didn’t smoke and main- tained good blood pressure. “I knew I would have to pay close attention to my heart health in the future, but thought I was safe at my age,” said Williams. The experience has allowed Jennifer to be smarter about heart health and has been a valuable learning process for her husband as well. “Jennifer’s experience has not only encour-From left: Heath G. Wilt (DO, Shawnee Mission Heart & Vascular Center), Erica Brune (President, Lever 1 aged me to lower my threshold for evalu-and Chief Administrative Officer, Blue Chair Holdings), Kathy Collins (Chief Marketing Officer, H&R Block), ating patients who present with atypicalCasey P. Hertzenberg (MD, Shawnee Mission Heart & Vascular Center) symptoms for the possibility of underlying heart disease, but has also given me a Korinne better understanding of the emotions and Today, Korinne is on her second pace-SURVIVOR STORIES needs of family members who have a loved maker and is an active mother of three one going through a similar experience,” (ages 12, 7 and 5). She enjoys cycling, said Williams. Sydney Priest re-learn to walk, talk, and eat. Communicat- Since her heart attack, Jennifer still exer- baking, and volunteering for various groups ing was initially hard. Without the ability to cises almost every day. In fact, her heart including her church, PTA, Girl Scouts andIt was noon when 25-year-old Sydney speak, her family and friends would ask her catheterization showed several collateral the American Heart Association. KorinnePriest came home after a full morning of questions and she’d respond by blinking arteries, which exist in people who exer- knows the importance of taking care of herclasses. She was not only a med student once for yes and twice for no. cise frequently, and why Jennifer feels she body and strives to be a good example forbut also her class president at A.T. Still recovered quickly and is an advocate of her family.University—Kirksville College of Osteopath- The cause of Sydney’s stroke is still not de- regular exercise.ic Medicine. termined. Today, Sydney has made a com- “It’s imperative that I take care of my body plete recovery and recently headed back to She also vowed to eat healthier – less salt with a diet full of fresh, unprocessed foods, school at A.T. Still University in Kirksville. and red meat and more vegetables - and lean meat, lots of water (she drinks 100oz Not only is she walking, but she’s running to reduce stress to ensure she is here to daily) and exercise,” says Korinne. and completed a 2-mile race in October. enjoy a long life with her husband and three She also enjoys wakeboarding and is hop- children. “I’m really busy with my family so we ing to get back to doing that this summer. incorporate family time into meal prep and Because of her stroke, Sydney now dreams “I now meditate, have a stronger spiritual exercise. I feel like I’ve set a good example of going into rehab medicine. ♥ relationship with God and spend more time for my kids because being healthy isn’t with my pets,” said Williams. “And just as something we have to do but something Jennifer Williams important, I have learned to say ‘no’ more that can be fun when we do it together.” often.” ♥   As a Go Red For Women ambassador On the morning of Dec. 19, 2013, Jennifer and advocate for women’s heart health, Williams drove her son to school as usual Korinne’s advice is to “love your body, trust not realizing this time would be different your gut, and see your doctor to secure a and change her life forever. She began feel- longer life for you and your family.” ♥ ing heartburn and shortness of breath on the drive home, and then had severe arm pain and vomiting. Shawnee Mission Health Encourages Women to Love Their Hearts She knew something was not right and Sydney immediately called for her husband and pulmonologist, Wade Williams, MD, whoNot long after eating lunch, she began to quickly gave her two aspirin and dialed 911. Content provided by Shawnee Mission Health prevention starts with staying active and eat- ing a nutritious diet. It sounds like a simplefeel ill. She was dizzy and started throwing At the young age of 48, Jennifer was having task, but that is not always the case.up. Sydney thought she would be okay, but a heart attack. February is American Heart Month and ain a short amount of time, she lost her arm perfect time to reflect on our heart healthstrength and could no longer enter in the After arriving at Shawnee Mission Medi- and look for ways to reduce the risk of car- “Many women multi-task roles of mother,password to unlock her iPhone. It was then cal Center (SMMC), doctors performed a diovascular disease. With a long-standing wife, housekeeper and professional, andthat Sydney knew she was in real danger. heart catheterization and found 100 percent commitment to the American Heart Associa- tend to care for other’s needs before their blockage of her left anterior descending ar- tion (AHA) and a nationally recognized heart own,” said Franck. “The Go Red For WomenBoth Sydney’s mom and boyfriend sent tery. After they opened the artery, Jennifer program, Shawnee Mission Health (SMH) is movement raises awareness that we mustfriends over to her house to check on her cardiac arrested twice before stabilizing. paving the way to raising awareness of car- take care of ourselves or we will not bebecause she wasn’t responding to their diovascular disease among women within there to care for those most important totext messages. the Kansas City community. us.”“I was home alone and I always lock the SMH is proud to be the 2017 Present- Shawnee Mission Health’s HEARTawaredoor to the house, but for some reason, on ing Medical Sponsor for the Go Red For program helps generate awareness of heartthis particular day I didn’t. Therefore, my Women movement in Kansas City, which disease in our community. Knowing yourfriends were able to come in, find me, and educates women about the signs and symp- risk factors can help you have a bettercall 911,” Sydney remembers. “My dog was toms of heart disease and encourages them understanding of your heart health and whatreally quiet when my friends entered the to take action to reduce their risk. steps you can take to live a healthier life.house, which was out of character for him. Learn more at:He’s always very friendly towards them, so According to SMH Executive Director of ShawneeMission.org/HeartAwareI think he knew something was wrong, too.” Heart & Vascular Services Vickie Franck,Sydney didn’t know she was suffering a { {RED DRESSDON’T MISS OUT! { {HChEoAoRsTestroke at the time. In fact, she was studyingto be a pediatric cardiologist and the lec-ture on stroke was scheduled to take placetwo days after her life-changing event.Sydney was life-flighted to a hospital 90 Jennifer FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017miles from her college. Later, she under- POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT 5PMwent extensive rehab for six months, to 1 3in women die of heart disease in America. ONE THIRD. SPOT A STROKE™ SPOT A STROKE™ CHOOSE TO FIGHT THESE ODDS – AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!FDFrAooACpiCnEgE WAeAaRkRnMesMs SSPDPiEffiEcEuElCtyCHH tToTCIaMIllM9E11E Bring your friends and family down to KC LIVE! in the POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT for a Downtown Dash and a huge party! A QUICK 4-BLOCK run around downtown followed by photo booths, face painting, music, drink specials, and, oh yeah, awards. The “RED DRESS DIVA” award goes to the woman OR man who sports the best red dress during the dash. So throw on your favorite red dress and help us change the conversation about heart disease. The first 400 participants to register for the free event that night will receive a t-shirt and a goodie bag. And who can turn down a nice goodie bag? NO ONE, THAT’S WHO.Drooping Weakness Difficulty to Call 911 PARKING: $3 IN THE KC LIVE! 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