Updated Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Stroke Risk Assessment. Wednesday, May 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. --Participants will be screened for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, carotid bruit, atrial fibrillation. The cost is $25 for ages 55 and over and $30 for ages under 55. Appointments are required, please call the Health Department at 973-509-4974 to make your appointment.

High Risk Lung Cancer Screening, Seminar. Wednesday, June 19, Noon -- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US. It is the most curable when diagnosed at an early stage. The Saint Barnabas Lung Cacner Institute is offering a free low-dose CT screening program for people who are at high risk for developing lung cancer in order to identify abnormalities earlier. If you are a former smoker, join Roland Romano, LPC, CTTS, RRT, to learn if you are eligible for his lifesaving test. Call Erica at 973-509-4969 to reserve your seat. Free.

Heart attacks kill more women in the US than does breast cancer. Not all women experience the same symptoms as men when experiencing a heart attack. We do not all experience chest pain. An attack may be unrecognized as the symptoms may not be dramatic. Here are the signs and symptoms to be aware of:

1. Shortness of breath, which may precede the actual attack by days or weeks
2. Pain in upper back, shoulders, neck, jaw or arm
3. unusual fatigue in days or weeks prior to attack
4. heavy sweating, feeling hot and chilled, clammy skin
5. nausea/vomiting or dizziness/fainting, heartburn
6. anxiety

Statistics indicate that 435,000 women experience heart attacks each year in the US. 83,000 are under age65 and 35,000 are under age 55. Getting help within 1 hour of experiencing a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death.

For more information, visit the American Heart Association website: www.heart.org.