In an initiative for a healthier Sacramento, 30 organizations have united to fortify the community's commitment to health education.Illustrating a growing necessity for health resources within the community, Southside Park over the weekend became a hub for health knowledge, hosting professionals dedicated to educating the public on critical health topics such as blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and emergency response techniques like using an EpiPen.The event takes place every second Sunday in October as part of National Health Month according to organizers. Experts offer medication reviews and conducted essential health checks. The significance of these gatherings becomes increasingly vital as hypertension, diabetes and severe allergic reactions rise across the nation.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension affects over 48% of Americans over 18, contributing to 1.3 million emergency room visits annually. Diabetes is also on the rise, with 38.4 million Americans diagnosed, representing over 11% of the population. Additionally, nearly a third of U.S. adults experience some form of allergy, of varying severity, emphasizing the need for clear health awareness.The effort to promote understanding of personal health is being cultivated in Sacramento, reinforcing a tradition rooted in the area for more than 20 years.
In an initiative for a healthier Sacramento, 30 organizations have united to fortify the community's commitment to health education.
Illustrating a growing necessity for health resources within the community, Southside Park over the weekend became a hub for health knowledge, hosting professionals dedicated to educating the public on critical health topics such as blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and emergency response techniques like using an EpiPen.
The event takes place every second Sunday in October as part of National Health Month according to organizers. Experts offer medication reviews and conducted essential health checks. The significance of these gatherings becomes increasingly vital as hypertension, diabetes and severe allergic reactions rise across the nation.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension affects over 48% of Americans over 18, contributing to 1.3 million emergency room visits annually. Diabetes is also on the rise, with 38.4 million Americans diagnosed, representing over 11% of the population. Additionally, nearly a third of U.S. adults experience some form of allergy, of varying severity, emphasizing the need for clear health awareness.
The effort to promote understanding of personal health is being cultivated in Sacramento, reinforcing a tradition rooted in the area for more than 20 years.