Heart Disease – Omni Family Health – Official Site https://omnifamilyhealth.org Our family serving yours since 1978 Mon, 15 May 2023 19:21:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://omnifamilyhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon-omni-150x150.jpg Heart Disease – Omni Family Health – Official Site https://omnifamilyhealth.org 32 32 Your Health Matters | Hypertension https://omnifamilyhealth.org/your-health-matters-hypertension/ Mon, 15 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://omnifamilyhealth.org/?p=12783

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, poses a significant risk to heart health. Surprisingly, half of Americans are affected by this condition, with many unaware of their status, and only about 1 in 4 adults have their condition under control*. That’s why we invite you to watch Nurse Practitioner Deanna Padilla, NP-C, and Ryan Nelson as they delve into the symptoms, risks, and prevention strategies for hypertension. Gain valuable insights and empower yourself with knowledge to prioritize your heart health. Don’t miss out! Watch the video now.

*According to the American Heart Association. [link]

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Broadcasted: 11:00 AM, May 15, 2023 – Ryan Nelson, Kern Living, 23ABC. Deanna Padilla, NP-C, Associate Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner at Omni Family Health.

To learn more about Kern Living (ABC23), visit https://www.turnto23.com/lifestyle/kern-living .

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In this video, Ryan Nelson from Kern Living interviews Deanna Padilla, Associate Medical Director and Family Nurse Practitioner at Omni Family Health, about February as National Heart Health Awareness Month. Deanna talks about risk factors, statistics, decreasing the risks of cardiovascular illness, and the importance of regular screenings. The video is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about heart health, including the importance of caring for your health.

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Broadcasted: 11:00 AM, February 27, 2023 – Ryan Nelson, Kern Living, 23ABC. Deanna Padilla, NP-C, Associate Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner at Omni Family Health.

To learn more about Kern Living (ABC23), visit https://www.turnto23.com/lifestyle/kern-living .

]]> Kern County ranked fourth in highest rates of death from heart disease https://omnifamilyhealth.org/kern-county-ranked-fourth-in-highest-rates-of-death-from-heart-disease/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:30:00 +0000 https://omnifamilyhealth.org/?p=10468 “I am talking more about nutrition.”

Posted: 4:36 PM, Feb 14, 2022 Updated: 6:30 PM, Feb 14, 2022. By: Vania Patino, 23ABC , Muska Olumi, 23ABC. Parthiban Munnainathan, MD, Associate Medical Director at Omni Family Health.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Public health leaders in Kern County say that 78% of adults here are either overweight or above the overweight mark and more Kern County residents die from diabetes than anywhere else in California.

“There are a lot more Hispanic communities here, and also African American communities here. We have seen there is an increase in obesity prevalence in those communities,” said Dr. Parthiban Munnainathan, Omni Family Health.

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