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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Native
Americans. Mino Aya Ode is the Cardiovascular
program at Fond du Lac Human Services designed to help you prevent or
control heart disease. What you’ll get
is support and education to help you make positive changes that will last a
lifetime.
Risk factors are traits and lifestyle habits that
increase the risk of heart disease. Mino Aya Ode will help you take control
of these risk factors and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Risk factors you
CAN'T control:
- Increasing Age
- Gender
- Race
- Family History
- Previous Heart Attack or Stroke
Risk factors you CAN control:
- Smoking
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Physical Inactivity
- Weight
- Diabetes
- Stress
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We understand that
changing your lifestyle to reduce these risk factors will not be easy.
Change is difficult and takes time. Our team of health professionals would
like to help you make these changes.
Over 65 people have joined the Mino Aya
Ode program and came for their initial visit. Most have also set goals with
their medical provider and have been referred to physical therapy, a
personal trainer, cardiovascular clinic, or the dietitian to work towards
meeting their goals.
Anyone who is 18 years or older wanting to reduce cardiovascular risk that
is eligible to use the Fond du Lac Health Service can join.
Indian clients are not billed for co-pays or deductibles.
Non-Indian clients with FDL Insurance may use the Fond du Lac Health
Service but will be billed for co-pays, deductibles and services not covered
by their insurance plan.
To register, simply
call
the medical desk at 879-1227 and join today.
We recommend you schedule your initial appointment and your provider
appointment when you register to avoid a long delay between the two visits.
For
more information or questions, call the medical desk at 879-1227 and ask for Jennifer
Hall or Tiffany Elton.
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