Delaware County Health Department Black History Month Events for February 24th
Released: February 13, 2023
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
On February 24th, 2023, Main Line Health and DCHD will hold free blood pressure screenings during an open house for Delaware County residents at the Yeadon Wellness Center from 10am-12pm. No appointments are necessary. Screenings will be conducted on a walk-in, first come first serve basis.
The CDC notes that high blood pressure affects nearly 1 in 2 adults in the United States. This condition, also known as the “silent killer,” increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure is more common in non-Hispanic Black adults (54%) than in non-Hispanic white adults (46%), non-Hispanic Asian adults (39%), or Hispanic adults (36%). The Delaware County Health Department encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about heart health and attend this blood pressure health check.
American Heart Month Webinar - Registration Required
Presented by Delaware County Health Department and the American Heart Association
On February 24th, 2023, the American Heart Association and DCHD will host a virtual webinar from 1pm – 2pm. Health officials from both the American Heart Association and DCHD will address the importance of Delaware County cardiovascular health statistics, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and CPR disparities, and recognize a Delaware County Black Public Health Pioneer, Dr. June Elcock-Messam. Registration for this webinar is required. Delaware County residents interested in attending this virtual event can register at: https://co-delaware-pa-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zTpg_LLTTH2HDhf3t7RL_A
Free Hands Only CPR Training - Registration Required
On February 24th, 2023, Keystone First, Delaware County Citizen Corps, and DCHD are offering two free Hands-Only CPR classes at the Keystone First Wellness and Opportunity Center 1929 W. 9th Street Chester, Pennsylvania 19013 from 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm. Spanish instructors will be on hand. Registration for this training opportunity is required. Delaware County residents interested in attending these in person classes can register at https://delcocovid.as.me/dchdcpr. Residents who need assistance registering can reach out to the Delaware County Wellness Line by phone: (484) 276-2100 or email: DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us
Recent research studies have uncovered that Black or Hispanic adults who experience a witnessed cardiac arrest outside the hospital are substantially less likely than their white peers to receive lifesaving care from a bystander. Cardiac arrest occurs when a person's heart abruptly stops pumping blood, which can be fatal if not immediately treated with CPR or a defibrillator to restore normal heart rhythm. About 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year in the U.S., most often in a person's home. People who receive CPR from family, friends, or strangers while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive are twice as likely to survive as those who do not.
