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On the Air and In the Community

Helix has been proud to partner with the CW of West Palm to bring high school football telecasts to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. We've had a blast at the schools talking to parents and students alike, giving away prizes, and enjoying the competition.

In case you haven't seen our new Ad during the games, check it out on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvtxoXOK18

“A Taste of Old Havana” at Don Ramon : Charity fundraiser for Cancer patient, Baby Layla

Join Us June 25^th, 6 -9 pm at Don Ramon restaurant (7101 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach) to raise money for Baby Layla.

                            Dinner ticket, $30 donation 

                            Bar / Lounge Ticket, $15 donation

                        Event will begin at 6pm in the lounge. Dinner will follow at 7.
In Partnership with Connor Moran Children's Cancer Foundation

     Online ticket sales have ended,

but tickets will be available at the door.

            
Guests will enjoy an evening of Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment . There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a silent auction that will include among other items, a stay at the oceanfront Omphoy Resort. A traditional Cuban cigar roller will demonstrate his craft and guitar and piano music will compliment what is sure to be a flavorful evening. 

JUST ADDED :
Noted painter Luis Miguel Rodriguez (arteluismiguel.com) has generously donated the beautiful painting below from his Miami gallery collection. Guests at the fundraiser will be able to bid on this amazing work of art.

About Baby Layla :

Layla is an 12 month old who’s been battling a rare form of liver cancer since birth. In the last few months she has undergone chemotherapy treatments and two transplant surgeries. In December of 2012 Helix Medical Centers offered a helping hand to baby Layla and her family, making sure their holiday was a little brighter with Christmas gifts and other donations.  Now we’re helping raise money to pay Baby Layla’s sizeable medical bills. 

Come and join us for A Taste of Old Havana. Enjoy a wonderful evening out, and help a great cause !


Thanks to (just a few of) our partners

For information on event sponsorship, contact 
John D'Amore of Helix Medical Centers at 954-283-7123.

HELIX Medical Centers cordially invites you...

HELIX MEDICAL CENTERS OF TEQUESTA "GOES RED"AND PARTNERS WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

 

Will host an educational and fashion event on February 7th to benefit the Go Red for Women initiative

 

(TEQUESTA- January  15, 2013)- HELIX Medical Centers announced today that it has partnered with the American Heart Association and the Northern Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, along with local business partners, to host its first annual "Go Red For Women" event , February 7th from 6 to 8 PM at One Main Street, Tequesta, FL 33469.    "We are very happy to be teaming up with the American Heart Association, in February, to aid the fight against heart disease in women and men,” said HELIX Tequesta’s site manager, Trisha Krausankas. “We, at HELIX Medical Center, want to educate the community about this silent killer, with the hope of saving lives along the way. Please join us for our open house, where we will all take part in learning more about the prevention of heart disease. It promises to be an evening of fun, fashion, and most important, education about this deadly disease.” Festivities will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, music, wine and cheese refreshments, and a fashion show, starring several models who are battling or have survived heart disease, along with an educational presentation from a Jupiter-area cardiologist. The event will also feature health exhibitors and vendor booths displaying jewelry, clothes and other items, with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative and Heart Walk. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among American women, claiming the lives of over 400,000 women each year. It disproportionately affects women, as more women than men die each year from heart disease, and a greater percentage of women than men die after suffering a heart attack. However, women are less likely to receive comprehensive medical treatment after a heart attack, and make up only 27% of participants in heart-health research studies. With these facts in mind, Go Red for Women aims to boost awareness of women’s risks, support scientific research, and develop guidelines for medical providers, all with a goal of keeping more women alive. HELIX Medical Centers is a full-service, walk-in urgent care center with locations in Deerfield Beach, Lake Worth and Tequesta. HELIX Medical Centers offers comprehensive medical care for the whole family and its centers are open on weekends and evenings. HELIX Medical Center of Tequesta is located at One Main Street, Tequesta FL  33169. For more information or directions to the event please call (561) 747-4464.  On the internet: www.helixcares.com. 

ABOUT HELIX MEDICAL CENTERSWith locations in Palm Beach and Broward, HELIX Medical Centers is a network of fully certified urgent care and walk-in medical centers open 365 days a year. Its facilities provide fast, comprehensive and affordable medical care and offer an alternative to emergency room long waits and expensive bills.Its centers are open 7 days a week, accept most major private insurance and no appointments are necessary. Each location has been certified by the Urgent Care Association of America and offers complete services including treatment of fractures and minor trauma, physicals, flu shots and vaccinations, confidential STD testing, car accidents and on-the-job injury medical care. For more information please call 888-94-HELIX or visit www.helixcares.com

ABOUT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit heart.org 

ABOUT GO RED FOR WOMENThe American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has been impacting the health of women for 10 years. More than 627,000 women’s lives have been saved, but the fight is far from over. Visit GoRedForWomen.org for more information or call 1-888-MYHEART. 

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Flu Season-What to Expect this Winter Season

Flu Season-What to Expect this Winter Season

Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses types A and B.  Approximately 5 to 20% of the U.S. residents contract the flu each year.  In healthy individuals it is a limited condition though in some individuals, it may lead to death.   In the United States, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. Seasonal flu activity usually peaks in January or February, but it can occur as early as October and as late as May.  You get the flu when a person with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks and droplets containing their germs land in your mouth or nose. You can also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has the flu virus on it and then touching your mouth, eyes, or nose. 

Some groups are more likely to experience complications from the seasonal flu, including: seniors (those 65 and older), children (especially those younger than 2 years old), and people with chronic health conditions such as HIV, cancer, diabetes or heart disease. Getting the flu vaccine is your best protection against the flu.  Illnesses from seasonal flu usually last for one to two weeks.

Complications from the flu include: bacterial pneumonia, ear or sinus infections, dehydration, or worsening of chronic health conditions.  Approximately 200,000 people are hospitalized every year for flu-related complications in the U.S. 

Most healthy adults can infect others one day before symptoms develop and five to seven days after symptoms appear. Some people, especially young children and people with weakened immune systems, might be contagious for a longer period.

You are unlikely to get infected with the same exact strain of flu more than once. It is possible to be infected with flu virus more than once in a season, though, because several different strains of flu virus circulate each year. Exposure to a particular strain of flu virus may help protect you against that strain in the future. But it will not protect you from infection with other flu virus strains.

Flu symptoms include:  a high fever often exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit or a feeling of fever (not everyone with the flu has fever), cough and/or sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches and/or body aches, chills, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea (most commonly in children).  In general, the flu is worse than the common cold. Symptoms such as fever, body aches, tiredness, and cough are more common and intense with the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.  Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following:  Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, Purple or blue discoloration of the lips, Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, Sudden dizziness, Confusion, Severe or persistent vomiting, Seizures, or Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough.

Flu seasons are unpredictable. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) and WHO (World health Organization) closely monitor flu cases to identify new viruses or potential epidemics or pandemics.  On September 7, the Minnesota Department of Health reported detection of 3 infections with an influenza A H1N2 variant (“H1N2v”) virus with the pandemic M gene from the 2009 H1N1 virus. These cases were reportedly associated with prolonged contact with pigs at a fair. H1N2 viruses normally circulate in pigs, not people, but rare human infections with this virus have been detected in the past.

This virus is different from the H3N2v virus that infected 319 people in the United States in 2011 and 2012. When this virus occurs in pigs, it is called “swine influenza.” The virus does not usually infect people or spread among people. The 2012-2013 flu vaccine is not designed to protect against H3N2v. 

CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year.  Getting a flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

With that said… please stop by one of your Helix Medical Centers’ locations and get your updated flu vaccine for this season.

Written by: HELIX Medical Centers: Adrian Bellido, PA- C

Purple with a Purpose!

Today, September 21st, HELIX Medical Centers' staff wears Purple to show our commitment to a world without Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. They offer the following assistance:

• They have local chapters across the nation, providing services within each community. Find a chapter near you. 
 
• They have a profesionnaly staffed 24/7 Helpline (1.800.272.3900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE 1.800.272.3900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) offering information and advice to more than 250,000 callers each year and providing translation services in more than 170 languages.
 
• They run more than 4,500 support groups throughout the country and connect people across the globe through their  online message boards.
 
• They provide caregivers and families with comprehensive online resources and information through their Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Center, which features sections on early-stage, middle-stage and late-stage caregiving.
 
• They help people find clinical trials through their free service Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch, which makes it easy to search opportunities based on personal criteria.
• They deliver 20,000 education programs annually and offer online information in 17 languages.
 
• Their free online tool, Alzheimer's Navigator, provides individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers with step-by-step guidance and customized action plans, and their online Community Resource Finder provides instant access to community resources and services.
 
• They house the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library, the nation's largest library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
 
• Their safety services, Comfort Zone and MedicAlert® + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return®, provide location management for people with Alzheimer’s who wander.
 
• Their annual Walk to End Alzheimer's™ is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

As you may notice, there are many ways you and your organization may take a part in supporting this cause. We have been or all at some point will be affected by this disease. Take action today and help in the research for prevention and cure. HELIX Medical Centers decided to participate in September by wearing Purple for the Purpose as well as participating in the annual walk in West Palm Beach, October 10th. How will you and/or your organization participate?