Wellness at your fingertips (February 2021)
When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts. Symptoms can vary in type and severity, and can be different in men and women. Women often don’t have the most obvious symptoms, such as shortness of breath and a cold sweat. Learning to recognize the signs and how to respond quickly can make a life-saving difference.

Take this knowledge to heart
Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs.

Symptoms in Men
Men are more likely to experience:
  • Pain or pressure that feels like “an elephant” is sitting on the center of their chest that goes away and comes back
  • Pain in shoulders, neck, jaw, or arms
  • Shortness of breath

Symptoms in Women
Many women have heart attack symptoms without chest pain, such as:
  • Pain in the neck, back, shoulders or jaw
  • Shortness of breath
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Extreme fatigue (tiredness)

Act fast
Every minute matters. Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out. Immediately call 911 if you think you’re having a heart attack. Calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment.
Shake the
Salt Habit

Too much salt increases your chances of high blood pressure, which puts you at risk for heart disease and other serious health problems. Skip the salt with these tips:

• Spice it up. Move the salt shaker off the table so you’re not tempted. Try spices and herbs for flavor.

• Read labels. When shopping, check food labels for the words “sodium-free,” “low sodium” or “reduced sodium.”

• Follow the DASH diet. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet focuses on a variety of foods rich in minerals and low in fats.
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New brand, same great care
We’ve served the communities in Northern California for more than 100 years as St. Joseph Health. And now we’ll serve you as Providence.

To make it easy for all to access our comprehensive network of care, our family of organizations is uniting under a common brand. As Providence, you’ll still receive the same exceptional care you’ve come to know and appreciate over the years. In the coming months, you’ll begin seeing this transition at our hospitals, physician offices and other services with our new logo. Over time, you’ll see this common brand at all our locations. Since coming together in 2016, Providence Health & Services and St. Joseph Health have been working together to improve the well-being of Northern Californians. The best of both organizations is at the heart of our brand.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
How we are helping protect our community 

Our Providence family of organization in Northern California continues to follow government guidelines for vaccine distribution. As more members of our communities become eligible for the vaccine, we’ll reach out to our eligible patients and the public in a timely manner, and as vaccine supplies allow. Until then, there is no need to contact us to schedule a vaccine appointment.
To keep up to date with the status of COVID-19 vaccination clinics in your county, click on the appropriate link:
Expert tips for living your healthiest life
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Contact the Work Healthy Team:
Sent from the desk of: Teresa Scott
Community Workforce Health Supervisor
Providence - Northern California

Our expert team of employer wellness specialists welcome the opportunity to virtually participate or provide you with material for your open enrollment. We can provide translation assistance, health plan navigation, health educational and more.

Employee wellness programs may look different this year, but our comprehensive portfolio of workplace health services can be tailored to an employee population's unique needs. We do this with one goal in mind: supporting you in building a healthier workforce.