In this issue:
- Visit the NVFC Booth at Fire Expo
- Staying Healthy During a Flu Pandemic
- Get ON THE MOVE This June
- NVFC Health and Safety Committee Participates in Focus Group on Firefighter Health
- Fire/EMS Safety, Health, and Survival Week is June 14-20: Take Responsibility for Your Well-Being
- Check Out the Latest Firefighter Health News from FireRescue1
- Heart-Healthy Tips: American Stroke Month
- Recipe: Very Lemony Chicken
- Calendar of Events
Visit the NVFC Booth at Fire Expo
Are you attending Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA, May 15-17? Remember to visit the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) at Booth S16. The booth will feature resources to benefit you and your department, including information about the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program and other key NVFC initiatives. Read full article.
Staying Healthy During a Flu Pandemic
The recent outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu) in Mexico, and now the U.S. and throughout the world, is a reminder that everyone must do their part to help in preventing the spread of influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released information and resources to help citizens and health care providers get educated and stay healthy to prevent the further spread of the swine flu or any pandemic flu. Read full article.
Get "ON THE MOVE" This June
Commit to staying active and qualify for great incentive prizes from June 1-25 as part of L&T Health and Fitness’s 25,000 ON THE MOVE challenge, celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary. L&T is an award-winning fitness and health management company that has partnered with the NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program to provide cholesterol, blood pressure, and body composition screenings to thousands of firefighters across the country at trade shows and conferences. Read full article.
NVFC Health and Safety Committee Participates in Focus Group on Firefighter Health
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Health and Safety Committee participated in a firefighter health focus group as part of a research project partnership between the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) and the NVFC. The NVFC Health and Safety Committee is comprised of NVFC Board Members, who are fire service leaders from around the country. The focus group met on March 31 in Alexandria, VA, in conjunction with the NVFC Spring Board Meeting. Read full article.
Fire/EMS Safety, Health, and Survival Week is June 14-20: Take Responsibility for Your Well-Being
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to promote the 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health, and Survival Week, held June 22-28. The theme for the week, "Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health, and Survival Are Your Responsibility" encourages chiefs and fire/EMS personnel to focus on what they personally can do to manage risk and enhance their health and safety. Read full article.
Check Out the Latest Firefighter Health News from FireRescue1
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Heart-Healthy Tips: American Stroke Month
Educate yourself and your department about stroke during May, American Stroke Month. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and many survivors are left with permanent disabilities. According to the American Stroke Association, which sponsors American Stroke Month, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. You can help lower your chance of a fatal or debilitating stroke by knowing the warning signs and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Read full article.
Recipe: Very Lemony Chicken
Courtesy of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
This tangy chicken scores high on taste, while being lower in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol. View Recipe.
Calendar of Events
View a list of events the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program will be attending as well as nationally-recognized dates the Program would like to acknowledge.
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*The content of this E-news is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice from your physician. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues; only your healthcare provider should diagnose a medical condition and prescribe treatment. You may also wish to consult with your health care professional or nutritionist before starting a new diet or fitness regimen.
