SNPhA Power To End Stroke Initiative In collaboration with the American Stroke Association Part I: SNPhA We Have the Pow

1. SNPhA Power To End Stroke Initiative In collaboration with the American Stroke Association Part I: SNPhA We Have the Power

2. “We will only be truly free when we reach down to the inner depths of our own being and sign with the pen and ink of assertive selfhood, our own emancipation proclamation. No civil rights, no voting rights, no equal rights, no immigration rights are worth fighting for if we are dying from heart disease and stroke.” Yolanda King (Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King – died in 2006 of a stroke)

3. SNPhA and Power to End Stroke About American Stroke Association Introduction to Power to End Stroke Campaign Impact of stroke African Americans and Stroke How SNPhA chapters can get involved Chauncey I. Cooper points Patient Education: stroke risk factors and warning signs Contact information Outline

4. Started by the American Stroke Association (ASA) to help decrease stroke in African Americans. The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) joined ASA the PTES campaign in 2006 2007-2008 marks the first year Power to End Stroke was instated as a nationwide SNPhA Initiative By empowering the underserved communities we work with, we as SNPhA have the power to help end stroke. SNPhA and Power to End Stroke (PTES)

5. The American Stroke Association is focused solely on reducing disability and death from stroke. It does this through research, education, fund raising and advocacy. About the American Stroke Association

6. Intoduction to Power To End Stroke The American Stroke Association is charged with reducing stroke and risk by 25% by 2010. To reach this goal, an aggressive education and awareness campaign is being delivered to reach African Americans and other underserved communities. Power To End Stroke SNPhA: We have the Power

7. Create a “movement” around the serious health disparity issue of stroke in African Americans and underserved populations--- and drive the message that stroke is largely preventable Increase awareness of high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking cessation in African Americans Promote adherence to primary and secondary prevention guidelines Power To End Stroke Campaign Goals

8. Stroke: third-leading cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious, long-term disability. Each year about 700,000 Americans have a stroke, so stroke strikes every 45 seconds. Someone dies of a stroke every 3 minutes. The estimated direct and indirect costs for stroke in 2005 is $56.8 billion. The Impact of Stroke

9. African AmericansEverywhere Are At Risk for Stroke

10. Stroke age-adjusted death rates are higher in blacks than whites. For example, in 2002: African Americans and Stroke Stroke Age-adjusted Death Rates, Blacks vs. Whites per 100,000

11. African Americans And Stroke • Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are the leading cause of death for African Americans. • Blacks have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke as whites. % of High Blood Pressure, Blacks vs. Whites

12. Delegate a Power to End Stroke Ambassador from your local chapter Your chapter PTES Ambassador will be a go-to person for organizing local PTES outreach events and promoting PTES How to Become a SNPhA PTES Ambassador: Sign the PTES pledge card Utilize ASA materials to promote stroke awareness to the community Host PTES outreach events (see ideas on next slide) What can SNPhA do?

13. Host Power to End Stroke Awareness outreach events: Coordinate stroke screenings throughout the year and during American Stroke Month/National High Blood Pressure Month (May). Contact NPhA members in your local area to work on events together (see NPhA directory in PTES SNPhA Guide) Have a heart-health cook-off during National Nutrition Month (March). Coordinate physical exams or stress tests during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (May). What can SNPhA do?

14. Host Power to End Stroke Awareness outreach events: Contact your chapter’s local American Heart/Stroke Association representative (www.strokeassociation.com) to collaborate and participate on new and ongoing initiatives in your community. Assist stroke survivors in understanding their medications and coping with recovery What can SNPhA do?

15. Target Audience – leaders in the African-American community. Goal – increase awareness among members of the African-American community of their stroke risk and of the steps Campaign Ambassadors can take to lower that risk. Kit includes – materials that support campaign ambassadors’ awareness efforts (e.g., ASA slide set, passion videos, campaign materials, stroke quiz, evaluation, thank-you letter, etc.) Ambassador Toolkit

16. Campaign Materials Pledge card: tri-fold cards encourage people to join the movement, request stroke-related information, and share knowledge. Triggers fulfillment for supporting materials. Shape Your Family History brochure: an easy way for people to track their family medical history and recognize their risk. Church Fan: perfect for places of worship, local events and seminars. Includes stroke facts, stroke warning signs and inspirational quotes.

17. Campaign Materials • Brochures: • I Have the Power:A Heart-Health Guide for African Americans • The Power Is in Your Hands:A Guide To Help African Americans Lower Heart Disease and Stroke Risks • Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke • Power To End Stroke: An African-American Guide to Fighting Stroke

18. Document SNPhA Power to End Stroke events on the Initiative Participation Report Form (with pictures!) Each SNPhA Power to End Stroke event is worth 300 Chauncey I. Cooper points Please email completed forms to DeshawnStevenson@snpha.org and to your Regional Facilitator Document Your Chapter’s Events

19. Power to End StrokePart II: Stroke Information for Patients

20. Understanding Stroke A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it starts to die.

21. Types of Stroke • Clots that block an artery cause ischemic strokes. • Ischemic stroke is the most common type, • representing almost 90 percent of all strokes. There are two main types of stroke: Ischemic (is-KEM-ik) and Hemorrhagic (hem-or-RAJ-ik) • Prior to a stroke, many people experience a TIA • (transient ischemic attack). This is a “mini-stroke” • or “warning stroke.” • Hemorrhagic, or bleeding, strokes are caused by • burst blood vessels in the brain.

22. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause Stroke Warning Signs Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

23. African AmericansEverywhere Are At Risk for Stroke

24. Stroke age-adjusted death rates are higher in blacks than whites. For example, in 2002: African Americans and Stroke Stroke Age-adjusted Death Rates, Blacks vs. Whites per 100,000

25. African Americans And Stroke • Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are the leading cause of death for African Americans. • Blacks have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke as whites. % of High Blood Pressure, Blacks vs. Whites

26. The 3 R’s: Reduce the risk of stroke Recognize warning signs of stroke Respond immediately to stroke Prevention

27. Risk Factors Traits or behaviors that increase your risk for heart disease and stroke are called risk factors.

28. Stroke Risk FactorsThat Can’tChange Increasing age Family health history and race Gender (male sex) Previous heart attack or stroke

29. The six major changeable risk factors are Smoking High cholesterol High blood pressure Diabetes Physical inactivity Overweight/obesity Risk FactorsThat CanChange

30. Healthy Lifestyle Changes Control high blood pressure • Smoking cessation and avoiding second-hand smoke • Control or delay the onset of diabetes • Incorporate daily physical activity • Follow a healthy diet • Reduce excess weight or maintain a healthy weight Know family health history Prevention

31. What Is High Blood Pressure? (hypertension) High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because you can have it and not know it. It has no symptoms.

32. What Do the Numbers Mean?

33. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body doesn’t produce or properly use the hormone insulin. Insulin is needed to turn sugar and other food into energy.

34. What Do the Numbers Mean?

35. Hypertension and diabetes increase the risk for stroke, heart disease and other major health problems. Having a blood relative with these conditions significantly increases your risk. What’s the Connection?

36. Educate Yourself! You’re worth it! The information is free and easy to get. “Join the Power to End Stroke Movement” and take the pledge.

37. • Call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653) Receive free educational information by mail • Visit strokeassociation.org/power Receive free educational newsletters & useful tips How To Join the Movement

38. The American Stroke Association: • Call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653) • Visit strokeAssociation.org/power The American Heart Association: • Call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) • Visit americanheart.org Or, call your local American Stroke Association or American Heart Association office. Contact Information

39. POWER TO END STROKESNPhA: We Have the PowerQuestions/Comments?Contact: DeShawn Stevenson (DeshawnStevenson@snpha.org)