May is National High Blood Pressure Month
Health note explains blood pressure as the force of heartbeats and arterial resistance. It describes normal ranges as not single numbers, the role of muscular arteries, heart rate about 60 to 80 beats per minute, and how blood pressure fluctuates with each beat and posture.
Understanding Blood Pressure Ranges And Screening
High blood pressure often has no symptoms and is a risk factor for stroke heart attack and kidney failure. A single high reading isn’t diagnosis. Regular checks guidance and free screenings are offered by Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Senior Circle Wednesdays 2 4 p.m. at 601 W Country Club Rd.
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Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Senior Circle
Country Club Road
Nationwide ads push awareness of uninsured crisis
Thomas notes that millions lack health coverage and urges Congress to act. A coalition including the U S Chamber of Commerce AFL CIO and the Health Insurance Association of America runs ads highlighting cancer diabetes and other chronic illnesses. The campaign argues universal coverage may require government financing and that long term patients need guaranteed care. Helen Thomas comments on policy and personal bankruptcy links to high health costs.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The
Afl-Cio
Health Insurance Association of America
Kate Sullivan
America
Helen Thomas
Helent
Hearstdc.com
Variety Drop-Ins and Club Meetings at Roswell Centers
A crowded early schedule lists 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. activities at Roswell venues. Includes handicrafts social, Mothers of Preschoolers support, Roswell Men’s Project intake at Bank of America, Soul Awareness, RIAC Sertoma, Noon Bible Study, Lunch Bunch AA, Rotary Club, bridge, and multiple AA groups. Contact numbers provided for each event and a final note to call 622-7710 to confirm or edit listings.
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Roswell
Missouri Ave
First Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Ave
Leticia Garza
Bank of America
N. Main St
N. Atkinson Ave
Bonnie Faye
Riac Sertoma
el Toro Bravo
S. Main St
Brenda Godfrey
Alcoholics Anonymous Patrol
Dry Harbor Club
E. van Buren St
Roadrunner Sertoma
Jd's Patio and Grille
Sallyport Inn
Missy Harris
the Enchanters
Women’s Barber Shop Chorus
Peachtree Village
Country Club Road
Veley Millett
Marge Heaton
RHS Commons
W. Hobbs St
Evelyn Klemo
Redressing airport security bias against Mideasterners
The piece argues that visual profiling of Mideasterners at airports is a step toward security, comparing it to targeting red-haired individuals. It dismisses the need to repeal the Bill of Rights and calls for sensible, decisive policy despite White House dithering.
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White House
Universal Press
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