FIRE FIGHTER FITNESS

WANTED - YOUR BLOOD: Did you know the Red Cross has a new Blood Donation Center right here in Cockeysville? At York & Padonia, it takes less than an hour to help save a life. Their hours are 12-7 Mon, Tues, and Wed, so if you went on the first Tuesday of the month you could go straight from work, donate blood, and still make it to the Union Meeting (7:30) on time! For all Information and Appointments CALL 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

With a re-energized focus on fitness within the Fire Department, this section is designed by and for the members of IAFF Local 1311. As we continue to promote YOUR fitness and health, please feel free to write to us with any ideas, questions, comments, or suggestions. Remember, it's not necessarily just about YOU ... your health also matters greatly to those who love you, and those whom you love. Take care of it.

Lainy Dill, ATC
edill@baltimorecountymd.gov
410-916-2075

*Updated 02/09/009

UNION MEMORIAL offers discounted HEART and LUNG scans at a cost of $75 each (total cost just $150). Call 877-744-3278, or visit www.unionmemorial.org/npt.cfm?id=555967. These can be performed on the same day during the same visit.

FRANKLIN SQUARE HOSPITAL also offers discounted HEART scan at a cost of $100. Call 443-777-7900 to schedule your appointment. Visit http://www.franklinsquare.org/body.cfm?id=558018 for more information.

GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER offers a variety of REDUCED RATE screenings. Registration is required. Leave a message at 443-849-3080, or visit http://www.gbmc.org/calendar/screenings/index.cfm. 2009 dates:

Prostrate Screenings ($15) Tuesday Evenings: Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 7, June 2, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov, 17, at 5:30 or 6 pm; these include digital rectal exam and PSA test.
Skin Screenings ($15) on Tuesdays: May 5 and Sept. 22.
Oral screenings ($15) on Tuesday: April 28, 4-6 pm.
Voice screenings ($15) last Thursdays monthly, 3-5 pm 443-849-2087 for more info - larynx or voice box
Lung cancer screenings on Saturdays: Feb. 28 ($75 ... only 5 openings left as of 02/09/09), Aug 22 (cost TBA), and Nov. 14 (cost TBA), includes spiral CT scan of chest for smokers (1 pack a day or greater for 10 or more years), age 40 to 80. People with environmental exposure also may be eligible.

SINAI HOSPITAL (LifeBridge Health) offers different programs throughout the year; call 410-601-9355.

HEARTSAVERS, located at 110 W. Timonium Road, is offering "a special discount rate of 50% off their combined HEART and LUNG scans ... to the Fire Fighters of Baltimore County." Call 410-453-0800. Please see the attached letter from 2006 for more details ... we are currently awaiting an updated letter of information from them.

LIFELINE SCREENING offers a comprehensive screening package for just $139 which include Stroke Screening / Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening, Osteoporosis Screening. Call 800-449-2350 or visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com/Pages/index.aspx and enter your ZIP code for locations near you.

Summer's here. Have you started your diet yet? DON'T STARVE your body; the results will be the opposite of what you want to accomplish. Visit PreventDisease.com to calculate your BMR and AMR (and determine your ideal caloric intake).

Please visit these interesting sites:

Fitness Tips from A to Z, compliments of AOL: Just because it's colder outside, doesn't mean you have to cut back on burning calories or getting in a killer cardio routine.
Calcium -- the best sources for you
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 edition (most recent available)
Fitness Charts -- to help you keep track of your progress (click on Charts here or scroll down)
Fitness Discounts -- special reduced rates at local gyms to help you get fit
Fitness Events -- upcoming walks, races, and more to help keep you in shape
Fitness Links -- quick clicks to online magazines, info on nutrition, strength-training, and more
40 Flat Belly Foods from Prevention Magazine -- Mix and match these low-cal, energizing options to create your own perfect meal plan that'll slim you down for summer.
Health/Science -- the Baltimore Sun's calendar of events, classes, exercise programs, screenings, & support groups
Heart/Lung Scans -- City Fire Officers Union President shares his experience, and encourages every member to get a heart/lung scan no matter how healthy and fit you think you are. *More links below, under Announcements.
Heart Disease -- "Coronary-heart disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. fire fighters," as reported in Newsweek, 03/21/2007 (Thanks for sharing this, Chief Kuruc!)
Heart Disease -- article from the New England Journal of Medicine, 03/22/2007 (Thanks for sharing this, George Drees!)
Stroke -- Recognizing the signs with the simple STRoke system
Total Body Tune-Up from Men's Health Magazine -- Tap into the power of your hormones to end the day slimmer, stronger and smarter than the next guy.
Trans Fats -- read all about 'em here ... and then be sure to read those labels!
*New! Weight Management -- visit Revolution Health for help and tips on weight loss and management, diets, etc.
Wellness -- info and links to medical information (heart & lung scans, chiros, etc.)

Miscellaneous Announcements (may also be found on other pages):

09/14/2007

Interesting write-up in the current issue of Fortune Small Business magazine on health care and health insurance. You may want to read about this if you are overweight, out of shape, have bad health habits ... or work with anyone who does. We're not saying it will happen here, but ... it's an interesting article nonetheless.

02/09/2007

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL offers a free online test you can take now to help figure your chances of having a heart attack. It only takes a few moments ... and could save your life!

02/02/2007:

An interesting site to visit, dedicated to "Promoting good health through the preventive maintenance approach" (but much more fun than it sounds) from Edmond Health.

Also, here are some more Life Expectancy Calculators (just to keep you on your toes!):

01/08/2007:

It's certainly no guarantee, but clicking on the Longevity Calculator will at least get you thinking about how your lifestyle choices can affect your lifelong expectancies. This Calculator is based on a quiz Harvard Medical School researchers Thomas Perl, M.D. and Margery Hutter Silver, Ed.D. developed to help you calculate your life expectancy. The quiz was developed after a rigorous study of 150 centenarians. (Thanks to Al Brown for sharing this interesting site!)

12/19/2006:

For a list of FITNESS CENTERS that offer DISCOUNTS for fire fighters, please click here! Don't wait to make your New Year's Resolution: join now and beat the rush!!!! -- Just added the YMCA!

12/14/2006:

Keep track of your FITNESS PROGRESS with these three charts:

11/13/2006:

Dr. Steven Baron, a a chiropractor located at 405 Frederick Road in Catonsville is offering all Local 1311 members FREE first-day services (value up to $350) from November 13-24, 2006. Please call 410-744-8800 to schedule your visit.

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this page last updated 09/09/2009

E-mail the Local
Michael K. Day Sr., President BCPFFA
52 Scott Adam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030-3282
410-683-1311 ~ 410-666-0156 (fax)

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