BJD SU SNPhA

The new SNPhA chapter at Shenandoah University

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In 1995, AIDS was the #1 cause of death for adults ages 25-44yo. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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The United States AIDS epidemic began in the 1980s. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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The 1st patient case of HIV/AIDS was in 1968 in a male in the midwest United States. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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HIV/AIDS is said to have spread from chimpanzees to humans. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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The 1st case of HIV/AIDS was in a blood sample of a male in Congo in 1931. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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FACT: There is a chance that ANYONE can get HIV. It is not restricted to a certain group of people. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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FACT: HIV cannot survive on objects outside of the body or in the air. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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FACT: A patient may not show any symptoms of HIV infection for years. The only way to be sure is to get tested. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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FACT: There is neither a cure nor vaccine to prevent HIV infection. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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HIV/AIDS is not spread through sweat, saliva, tears, or touch. It is transmitted through blood and sex. @SNPhA_RTR #RibbonsToChange

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Atrial fibrillation is common risk for stroke and more common for those >65 years old. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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Stroke Support Groups are for survivors/caregivers to learn, listen, and socialize. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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Smoking has 2x risk of stroke due to increasing the chance of blood clots. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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Each minute without blood flow to the brain, kills 1.9 million neurons. Treat a stroke FAST! #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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Act FAST for a stroke: F-face drooping? A-arm weakness? S-slurred speech? T-time to call 911! #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40sec! Know the signs to help save lives. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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Sooner you act against stroke, the better chance of recovering without permanent disability. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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Race also plays a role in stroke...Blacks have 2x the risk than whites. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers

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3 out of 4 people who suffer from stroke have HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (the #1 cause).
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You have 3x greater risk of stroke if your parents had ischemic stroke before the age of 65. #Region1SecondtoNone #actFAST #SNPhANoBarriers