Cabrini Immigrant Services – Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF), held a workshop entitled: “Hipertensión: ¿Qué la causa? ¿Cómo se trata?” (Hypertension: What causes it/How to treat it). Amy Della Rocca, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Sarah Townley, a Family Nurse Practitioner, presented the workshop.
The workshop began with an explanation of what high blood pressure is and how it affects the body. They highlighted the serious health risks associated with hypertension, including stroke, kidney disease, and loss of vision.
Amy and Sarah spoke about ways to reduce stress, which affects blood pressure. Everyone participated in a meditation that showed one way of helping to calm yourself. Additional stress reduction ideas were practicing yoga, engaging in regular physical activity, and speaking with someone you trust.
The workshop concluded with everyone having her blood pressure checked. In addition, participants received information about local resources that are av ailable to them. Our presentors also offered their availability to our clients.
I eventually made it through the doors,” Pat said. “I was very ill, and even though there was nothing appealing to me about the thought of staying in a mental health hospital, I realised it was the right thing to do. I had to hold onto something, so I thought if they’re going to send me to a facility, at least I knew that being in a women’s-only place I would be safe.”
That 95 per cent of the almost 1000 patients who we surveyed said they felt safe in our hospital’s care, and that 93 per cent of those surveyed said the quality of care was excellent and they would refer someone who needed psychiatric care, shows that this model really does work.”
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