Local Activities & Tips Tips & Ideas Applying for DC Government American Heart Month Statistics and Facts Free Tax Preparation Sites Jobs: Practical Steps to Success at a Glance • The first American Heart Month, which took place Serving families with income less than in February 1964, was proclaimed by President $54,000 and individuals with income Lyndon B. Johnson via Proclamation 3566 on less than $35,000. December 30, 1963. • The Congress, by joint resolution on that date, has This year tax returns are due on requested the President to issue annually a Tuesday, April 17th. proclamation designating February as American Heart Month. • At that time, more than half the deaths in the U.S. WHAT TO BRING: were caused by cardiovascular disease. Social security card or ITIN letter for Applying for government jobs can be • While American Heart Month is a federally every person to be listed on your tax intimidating. 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CentroNía: 1420 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 Site Open: 2/3-4/14; Sat 9am-2pm St. NW (between K St. and I St.) • 1 in 6 males and 1 in 7 females in the United Appointments: 202-332-4200 Walk-ins served when space is available Language(s): Spanish, MetroFarragut West (or Farragut North) States are current smokers, based on 2015 data. English Transit: Metrorail: Columbia Heights Buses: 42,52,54,H1,H2,H3,S1,S2,S4,DC Circulator • On average, 1 in 3 adults, or 30.4% Do not engage in leisure time physical activity. Hispanic Howard University: Address provided when appointment confirmed Site Open: 1/30-4/17; Tu & Th [email protected] and Non-Hispanic black adults were more likely to 5-8pm, Sat 9am-12pm By appointment only: Call 202-684-8228 or email howarduniversityvita@ 202-727-0324. be inactive. Source: American Heart gmail.com. Bus: 70; Nearest metrorail: Shaw/Howard Recipe of the Month: Chicken and Sweet Potatoes With Shallots Directions 1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. 2. Add 1 teaspoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents February 2018 until tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup Table of Contents February is American Heart Month What is the Diabetes Connection?: Heart disease (heart of the cooking water, drain the sweet Page 1 attack, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, heart potatoes, and return them to the pot. Mash failure, and stroke) is the leading causes of disability and February is American death in people with type 2 diabetes. Adults with diabetes with the reserved cooking water. Heart Month and are 2-4 times more likely to have heart problems. Much Black History Month! 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a of the process for heart disease may occur prior to your diabetes diagnosis so you want to make changes as large skillet over medium heat. Season the Page 2 soon as possible. Fortunately, diabetes is a controllable risk factor. chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon Local Activities & Tips What are Possible Symptoms of Heart Disease?: Warning signs: chest pain Ingredients or tightness, cold sweats, pain in the arm, jaw, back or neck, shortness of pepper. American Heart Month breath, dizziness, nausea and light headedness. Men and women may 4. Cook the chicken until golden brown and experience different symptoms. People with diabetes may not have a heart • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut Statistics and Facts at a attack without symptoms which is often called, “a silent heart attack.” If you cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Glance suspect you are having a heart attack, chew a 325mg aspirin and call 911. into 2-inch pieces Transfer to plates. Do not wait! The sooner a heart attack is treated, the better the results. • Kosher salt and black pepper Never Write a Rent Check What Does an Effective Diabetes Plan Include to Reduce Your Heart 5. Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining 3 Disease Risk?: A diabetes treatment plan includes starting with a primary • 4 tablespoons olive oil Again tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. care doctor or specialist who will help you take charge. Then find a • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each 6 Page 3 diabetes educator or dietitian specializing in diabetes to achieve a Add the shallots, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, complete care plan. You may be entitled to a 10-hour diabetes education ounces) Tips & Ideas course through your insurance. Medicare covers this education and many and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, • 4 shallots, sliced into thin rings commercial plans follow Medicare guidelines. Find out where an accredited until the shallots are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Free Tax Preparation Sites diabetes management plan is through your local ADA. source: adwdiabetes.org • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh in DC 6. Serve the chicken with the potatoes and Little Known Black History Fact: Before there rosemary was Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. Most drizzle with the shallot mixture. Page 4 people think of Rosa Parks as the first person to refuse Source: www.realsimple.com Recipe of the Month: to give up their seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.