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Community Health Charities of Florida - February 2011


	Free Video Podcast Series on Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington’s and Sickle Cell Diseases Read More Free Webinar: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Basics Read More AMD/Low Vision Month Congenital Heart Defect Awareness

Show Your Heart Some Love This February

Red roses, cards, teddy bears, and chocolate are just a few gifts you may give to someone you love this month. Give yourself an even greater gift of awareness and knowledge of heart disease and how you can lower your risk for the disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2006 were women.¹

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	Meet Steven Larson My name is Steven Larson and I was born with congenital heart defects. I am 11 years old and in the 5th grade. I was full-term when I was born, but I was born with two heart defects. The first one was a defect called total anomalous pulmonary venous return. They told my parents that my blood wasn't oxygenating my body, so I would need open heart surgery to correct the problem. Read More


	Tips for a Good Night's Sleep Read More Health Screening Tips Read More

	Jamaican Jerk Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs Read More Strawberry Puddle Cake Read More

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