With the right tools and a solid plan of action, a career change isn’t so scary. Often, it’s just what we need to get re-inspired and excited about reaching our goals. Maybe a complete career change isn’t even necessary, but rather a career shift. A move to a new department or new role, taking on new responsibilities or a step up. All of these things require sharpening your skills to set yourself apart and demonstrate your value.
One way to gain those skills are through micro-credentials. A micro-credential is a short, focused credential designed to provide in-demand skills to help you be more competitive in the workforce and are designed to ladder directly into a certificate or degree if you desire.
Micro-credentials can help you add, update and upgrade the knowledge you have on a topic. As your career evolves, you may find yourself with responsibilities outside your original job description like human resources, sales, accounting, planning company events, etc. All of these tasks require skills that you can obtain through a Micro-credential at Genesee Community College. For more information on the available micro-credentials visit www.genesee.edu/academics/degree-opportunities/#micro or email Amy Slusser at alslusser@genesee.edu .
Now that you’ve moved in and are living independently, away from home, you’ll need to manage every little thing. Here are some survival tips to help you reside peacefully in your dorm.
Meet Your RA (Resident Assistant):
If you haven’t met your RA yet, connect with them. RA’s are the student leaders who live in your building and they take classes like other students at GCC. These students are trained by College Village to assist other students in connecting with the resources on campus. Your RA can be a valuable resource for information and guidance, so don’t hesitate to reach out to them for assistance. They will direct you to the right resources.
Tip: If you’re wondering how to connect with your RA, and you probably haven’t seen them for other reasons, I’ve got you. Every RA has a “Meet your RA” board with their contact information in their building at the Main entrance. You just have to take time and look around to make this connecting process easy.
Building Relationships with Roommates:
Take the time to get to know your roommates. It is never too late. Building a good connection with them can help minimize issues, as a strong relationship and understanding can go a long way. Discover common interests that can strengthen your bond. Effective communication can also help resolve any problems that may arise.
Quiet Hours:
College Village has designated quiet hours throughout the semester from Monday to Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and from Friday to Sunday, 11:59 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. These are the quiet hours for the entire semester in CV. These quiet hours don’t restrict you from having fun. During these times, you just have to be mindful of your activities to avoid disturbing your roommates, neighbors and building mates. College Village enforces 24-hour quiet hours during the final exam period to allow students to study and prepare for the exams peacefully.
Smoke Alarms:
For some of you this could be your first-time cooking. A few of you might not know cooking, and you might be thinking about learning how to cook. In any case you must be careful with the smoke detectors. The college village has sensitive smoke detectors for the student’s safety. Cooking on medium heat can help prevent setting off the alarm.
Remember that covering or tampering with the smoke alarm is not an option, as it puts other’s lives at risk.
If you’ve ordered new clothing or electronics or any other packages for yourself and need to pick up your package, head to the RA office. There is an RA on duty every day from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on weekends. Simply bring your GCC student ID to the RA office, and the RA will assist you in retrieving your packages.
Tip: If your package is delivering on weekends, expect it to be available for pickup at the RA office on the following Monday
Submitting the Maintenance Request:
If you’re facing minor problems like a malfunctioning light in your living room or bedroom, a kitchen stove that won’t heat up or a clogged sink issue, don’t worry. These are common issues that everyone encounters, whether at home or living away from home.
Back at home, you might have relied on your parents to handle these problems, but now that you’re living on your own, it’s time to take charge. Don’t worry I’m not suggesting you roll up your sleeves and become a DIY expert. Instead, follow this link https://gccvillage.com/maintenance/. There, you’ll find a straightforward process to submit a maintenance request. Our maintenance staff is exceptional and works quickly to resolve these issues. Just follow the process on the website, and your living space will be back to normal in no time!
For questions and queries this email address will be your best friend to reach out:
No doubt that most of you that are reading this are using social media in one way or another. It’s everywhere. It’s a part of our everyday life, but most people and business owners don’t know the power it holds. Over three billion people use social media around the world, so if your business isn’t using it, you are missing out on a huge opportunity to connect with potential buyers and build your brand.
Although many of us use social media to entertain our friends with funny memes, businesses require more. Just like in traditional marketing methods, they need to build campaigns and track their return on investment. However, with social media, businesses can also start a dialogue with potential customers – it’s not just about posting, but also responding to those who comment on your post.
Through social media we can find out how people feel about their product, determine what other products they like, manage our reputation and much more using analytics. Social media allows us to build a brand and share information exponentially quicker than traditional marketing methods.
But where do we start? What platforms work best for our audience? How often should we post? What should we post about? All these questions have to be answered before social media can truly be impactful for a business, but where can we get answers? A micro-credential in Social Media & Digital Marketing from Genesee Community College may be the answer. For more information, contact Amy Slusser at alslusser@genesee.edu.
I am Sindhu Priya Kondapuram, known as Priya within the GCC community. I Hail from the culturally rich, diverse and vast nation of India. Before you begin to think that I might be good at math, let me break that stereotype and say, “No, I am not really good at Math.” It has never been my friend, rather let me share more about my origin. India, within its vastness and diversity, has a multitude of people. I hail from a small town in the southern part of India, specifically in the state of Telangana. This region is known for its spicy cuisine, vibrant folk culture and the beautiful bonds shared among families. Come along on this journey and delve deeper into my story where you will discover more about me and the path that led me to GCC.
How I Discovered GCC and My Decision to Pursue Fashion Business?
My journey here in GCC began on the 6th of September 2022. I came to pursue Fashion Business, and behind this choice lies a simple yet complex story that I would like to share . It was a random and calculated decision that I made in 2022 right after a few days of my medical entrance exam. I majored in Biological Science and Human Physiology and Anatomy in the 12th grade, because my father wanted me to study medicine. I agreed with him as I was uncertain about what I wanted to do, and I had always been curious about Human science. Following my medical entrance and almost getting into Med School, I started to realize that I could explore and study human science without necessarily pursuing a Medical career. Basically, I began to realize that a professional degree is not my thing, which as you might expect, disappointed my father. It was then my interest shifted from a professional field to the creative realm. I started exploring various options and discovered my passion for the creative field. Ultimately, I decided to delve into Fashion Business, as there was also a little business nerd inside me. Don’t ask me why only fashion, I might have to tell another story.
So, I started searching for colleges offering Fashion Business abroad, because I wanted to do Fashion Business outside India. During my research I came to know about community colleges and the degree these colleges offer with affordable cost and quality education. Considering them I decided an Associate Degree would be a wise investment in the field I chose. Among the various options I chose GCC, because it was more affordable compared to other community colleges. That’s how I chose my major and GCC. It was quite a big transition, but I was certain about my decision and must say, I am thoroughly enjoying it, especially with the professional staff here at GCC. I like to think of it as going from a “Stethoscope to Sewing Machine.” Additionally, I still find myself learning about Human Science sometimes. I think it’s a forever curiosity of mine.”
Stepping out of my comfort zone
On May 6th of 2023 there was the Annual Fashion Show at GCC, and I am glad I had the opportunity to coordinate a scene in it . I coordinated a 1930’s scene fitting perfectly with the show’s theme of “Ageless”. It was quite challenging for me because going from a medical background to coordinating a scene in a fashion show during my first year of college didn’t feel easy. Still it was filled with some good experiences , and everything turned out great.
The Next Chapter
I have one more year at GCC. After my graduation I plan to enter the retail and marketing work force of the fashion industry. My reading class professor suggested that I should start a fashion retail business in Buffalo, an idea she always reminds me about, whenever I see her around campus. Maybe I should consider and think about it. Miss Coe, if you’re reading this, thank you for your idea and always reminding me of it!
The GCC community, staff and people here feel like home to me. Although my initial days were challenging, I no longer feel homesick or lonely except when I remember that I am currently the only Indian student at GCC.
Due to the increasing number of campus closures of universities/colleges as the result of COVID-19 outbreak, several companies have begun to offer short-term resources to support students’ urgent needs and ease their transition to distance-learning.
When: Tickets must be purchased by March 22, 2020. Travel is valid Monday through Thursday, and Saturdays through May 31, 2020, for round-trip domestic nonstop travel within the continental United States
How: one student can fly free for every one-way or round-trip Discount Den Fare purchased on qualifying flights and dates using promo code. Carefully read their details & restrictions here and here before booking flights
Who: for households with children in grades K-12 or in college who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps
When: starting Monday, March 16th
How: Families can call (844) 488-8395 to enroll. Installation fees will be waived for new student households
This 30 days free self-storage offer is typically offered to communities impacted by a natural disaster. This is the first time U-Haul has extended the offer Company-wide. “More and more universities are giving instructions to leave campus and go home. Students and their parents are in need of moving and storage solutions. We have the expertise and network to help, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do.” said U-Haul president John Taylor.
Who: new customers with college IDs, subject to availability
When: unspecified
How: create an account at Collegeboxes.com to initiate an order. Boxes and packing supplies will then be delivered to a student’s residence. Once packed, an at-home service will pick up the boxes from the dorm or apartment at no additional charge.
Enterprise offers travel assistance to students whose colleges/universities announced closures, by waiving the young renter fees for rentals and reduce the age minimum
Who: College Students 18 – 24 years of age
When: until May 31, 2020
How: book online at link above
Of course, there’s no point in utilizing those distance-learning resources without doing the basics – protect yourself and others from the infections.
How: wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces with disposable gloves, wear masks. Here’s a great reminder if you are young and unafraid of the coronavirus.
Share with us any other helpful resources that you know of to help other students, too!
Kathy Healey is the creator and owner of 22-year-old custom window treatment design firm, Healey Wear, in Rochester, NY. In addition to window treatments, her firm also expands to other parts of home interiors, including cushions, pillows, quilts and occasionally clothing alteration.
Beside window treatments and home interiors, Healey also worked on clothing alteration. She often paralleled working on clothing alteration as being similar to an autoparts mechanic, “Clothing alteration can sometimes be tedious, but very interesting. It’s taking something apart, seeing how it’s made, fixing it and putting it back in a better way. The biggest and best compliment I get from people is when they say, ‘Wow, how did you do that!’ making me feel like a magician.
“My first publication for Sew News was my 13th submission; I submitted around 12 different ideas before my submission was picked. If you want to do this kind of work, just as other types of creators or inventors, you gotta have a tough skin. And whenever you face rejection, you have to say to yourself, ‘Okay, I’m gonna keep going, I’m gonna keep going.’ After my third submission, I told my son ‘I’m a content creator now, isn’t that cool!’ “
Workspaces inside her home include a second-floor sewing studio, a second-floor fitting room and a basement workroom. Healey discussed in details different aspects and tips of working from home. “Sometimes, a customer comes in with their wedding gown, then her mother comes and then another member of their family, and that’s three cars without parking spaces,” she recalls. “Whether it’s home or company, communication is important not just to your customers but also your own family members.”
Another thing you have to be aware of is your home and property needs to look nice and be kept up. Keep your home/work setting professional, you can’t be mowing a lawn when somebody comes to try on their dresses… “
Working from home allows you a flexible schedule, but somewhat limits your networking opportunities. “We’re always hungry; we’re always looking for what’s our next job. American Sewing Guild has been a great networking source of friends, sewing enthusiasts, and knowledge. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with what’s the latest change in shades, updated safety rules; sometimes I run out of blinding, or interfacing… By coming together and working with other women in this group, we find ways to help each other.”
Networking also happened informally. My younger son was very active in high school musicals theatre groups. When the local costume-making community knew I could sew, they liked me a lot,” she laughed. “Doing costume work is another wacky way to learn how to sew. It’s also a nice way of helping and volunteering for the community.”
Samuel Rigerman is a freshman enrolling in Business Administration, with a dual certificate in Musical Theatre at GCC. Doubt: A Parable was his 17th theatre production so far, having participated in 9 shows during high school and a few other at Harvester 56 Theatre and Rochester. Last semester (Fall 2019), he portrayed Brad Majors in the Richard O’Brien’s musical The Rocky Horror Show. at GCC’s StuartSteiner Theatre.
(You can read a summary of Doubt: A Parable here.)
Sam Rigermand and Lucine Kauffman as Sister Aloysius during rehearsal.
For an actor, auditions are always nerve-wracking, “especially with this show, I really wanted to work with director Marianne because she’s an amazing director and this would probably be my one-and-only shot at this time. So I really did all my homework to maximize my chance of getting the role.”
In preparation for the role of Father Flynn, Sam went to different Catholic Churches to watch prescript sermons, “some of the sermons were really boring ’cause they weren’t very good at delivering it, but I learned a lot and took away what I want or did not want in my sermons to apply my own tweaks to Father Flynn’s sermons.” He added, “to prepare for the storytelling section of the Father Flynn’s first sermon in the play, I sat in at the local Richmond library and listened to the women there reading stories to the kids. I tried to learn how she relates to the kids, projected the story so I can take that into my sermons and differentiate between story telling and giving a sermon.”
Some of his difficulties during rehearsals were delivering sermons, where he had to act as if there’s an audience listening when there is no one. The cast didn’t have a real audience until the first performance. “I also struggled a little with the second scene where Father Flynn teaches basketball to the kids, two things of which I don’t know how to do: playing basketball and talking to kids.
He said he also loved the intense scene between Father Flynn and Miss Aloysius. They were verbally battling each other back and forth: Father Flynn criticizes that she has no evidence, but Miss Aloysius is so adamant that she has him cornered and he just trying to get away from it. Sam added, “I love the actress Lucine Kauffman who played Miss Aloysius, she was so fun to work with. We created a bitter connection and really made the scene our own.”
(Photo: Mark Gutman / Daily News) Sam Rigerman as Father Flynn during his first sermon.
On deciding whether Father Flynn was innocent, Sam explained, “After I was cast, director Marianne told me to craft a ‘Who Am I’ statement. It took me a very long time to decide that Father Flynn was innocent. I had to keep reading the script, dig for different clues and find little things that indicate ‘Oh, he did do it’ ‘Wait no, he didn’t do it.’ I kept building on the clues, I finally concluded that he did not do it, and I acted throughout the show with the mindset that Father Flynn is innocent.”
“My reasoning for his resignation after hearing Miss Aloysisus ‘s threat is that he might have had a dark history that he does not want to be revealed. So he simply withdrew and transferred to avoid any further troubles, but he is innocent regarding matters with Donald (the kid suspected of being abused by Father Flynn)”
Sam’s analysis and portrayal of Father Flynn’s character partially correlates to his own personality, “I try to see the good in people, and the same goes for character Father Flynn. Even when someone is accused of something, I’d try to think of a possibility that they didn’t do it. I am aware that such horrific incidents of sexual misconduct have been brought up / revealed over the past 50-60 years in Catholic Churches, which is really hard to process.”
“If I were to play the character again, I’d still portray him as not guilty, but it’d be interesting to pursue the role in the opposite direction, that he is guilty and being manipulative toward sister James. But I would definitely have discomfort portraying him as guilty because it’s a very real and horrible incident that kids are subjected to at such a young age.”
Contrasting his portrayal of Father Flynn in the show versus Philip Hoffman’s portrayal of Father Flynn in the 2008 film, “I think Philip Hoffman portrayed Father Flynn as guilty. But for my portrayal, I wanted the audience to walk away with their own inner conflict of did he do it or did he not do it. One of the great things I think we succeeded at was that people walking out of our show not knowing if he did it or not. That’s the whole point of the show, that you’re filled with doubts about him.”
(Photo: Mark Gutman / Daily News) Sam Rigerman as Father Flynn and Alyssa Young as Sister James
Of the two production he had done so far this year, Rocky Horror and Doubt, Sam feels more attached to the production of Doubt and character Father Flynn, “Rocky horror was a lot of fun with many great musical scores, but Doubt, for me, was much more personal, especially when the cast was so close to the audience who sat on stage watching it. I am more attached to Doubt because the plot is real, it’s based on something that realistically happened in real life.”
Through Doubt, he was able to learn and apply many new techniques on character development and analysis, “Unlike character Brad Majors I played in Rocky Horror Show where the single-dimensional character only had one goal: being terrified and trying to get out of the Frank-n-Furter house, Father Flynn in Doubt is a more complex character where he pursues different small objectives in each scene to serve a bigger one. With Doubt, I learned more in-depth about creating a character and analyzing a script by finding the operative word, breaking down each of my monologue/scene into beats of action, I didn’t have to do that for Brad in the Rocky Horror.”
(Photo: Facebook) Sam Rigerman as Brad Majors and Runo Suzuki as Janet Majors during The Rocky Horror Show
Summarizing his experiences here at GCC so far, Sam shared that his favorite theatre course was Theatre 103 – Fundamentals of Acting, taught by Instructor Maryanne Arena, who was also a co-director of Doubt along with her daughter, Jamie, who teaches theatre at Geneseo College. “We learned about audition techniques, character development and a ton of super fun improv games, which is something I didn’t learn from high school theatre or community theatre. I also love my business courses, especially BUS 101 & 213, because Instructor Lauren Paisley of both of those courses is an awesome teacher. “
“I initially chose GCC because it’s close to home, it’s affordable and I can still stay at my job at Starbucks. Another major factor was because I auditioned for and was cast as Brad Majors, one of the lead roles, for Rocky Horror show last May when I was still in high school, so I decided to come here.”
What’s next for Sam? He’s preparing for the play Jack and the Beanstalkin this upcoming May and still has another year with GCC until his graduation in Spring 2021. “After GCC, I plan on transferring to Geneseo College or Colombia University with a BA or BFA/MFA, definitely with theatre component attached with it. My dream job is acting, but if that doesn’t work out, I will pursue a career that connects social media and theatre.”
Little fun facts:
The original set design planned that Father Flynn would be giving his sermons among the rows of audience off-stage, instead of on-stage where Sam was standing, but that didn’t work out so the audience sat directly on stage.
For his character Father Flynn who had long nails, Sam, who had never worn fake nails before, wore and kept on long acrylic nails everywhere he went (to class, to rehearsals…) the weeks before the performances.
Global Education Committee celebrated Vietnamese Lunar New Year, also known as Tết, on February 13th at GCC. Carefully prepared by Nina Mortellaro from the Human Communications & Behaviors Department and with the help of other faculty from the Global Ed Committee, the event was filled with many authentic dishes, symbolic decorations and traditions of Vietnamese Tet.
The flavorful dishes were prepared and delivered by a Vietnamese restaurant, SEA, all the way from Rochester. The menu included many popular recipes in Vietnam, but might be rare to find in Western New York, such as fried spring rolls, crispy noodles complemented with dipping fish sauce and peanut sauce with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Fried spring rolls & crispy noodles
Peanut dipping sauce & fish dipping sauce
To aid the festive mood of Tet holidays, Nina arranged an altar to represent the ancestral altar that is presented in every family household during Tet. Just like Vietnamese traditions, the altar consists of a five-fruit tray, candles and a variety of flowers that resembles the Tet’s ancestral altars.
Nina Mortellaro – the mastermind behind the event
The five-fruit tray (mâm ngũ quả) is an integral part of Vietnam’s Tet that can be seen through every region of the country. It consists of fruit of different colors displayed in an artistic and coherent arrangements. Traditionally, the five types of fruits resemble the harmonious colors of oriental nature elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. But many households or localities have deviated from the strict ancient rules and modified the variety of the fruits as they seem fit.
Five-fruit tray (mâm ngũ quả) during Tết
Beside the charming orchids that were presented at the event, Vietnamese also embellish their houses and streets every Tết with yellow and pink apricot, peach blossoms, marigold, or Marumi Kumquat.
(Photo: GonExp) Dazzling flower market during annual Tet
Adopted from Chinese Lunar New Year traditions, Vietnamese elders would gift children red envelopes of lucky money (or lì xì in Vietnamese) to little children and young adults. The attendees at the event also received a surprising token of lì xì from the Global Education Committee.
“Lucky evelope” from Global Education Committee
I was surprised to learn that GCC currently has four students from Vietnam, including me. To see and experience our culture being celebrated and shared 8,870 miles from our home country was such a delight at a small and close-knitted community such as GCC.
“Chúc bạn đại cát đại lợi” May you have great forutne and great profit.
Event photos taken by Donald Lockwood (MarCom student assistant). Featured image by shutterstock; food images taken from Internet / Google.
Students hanging the exhibit with Club Advisor and Professor Joe Z.
Starting today, February 13, 2020, the GCC Photo Club is having a photography show in the library called, “The Human Condition.” It is called the human condition because it is showing that humans only have a finite time on earth, and they should enjoy every second of it.
This is the artist statement by Joe Ziolkowski, GCC’s associate professor of photography and art:
“There is one inevitable result that happens to all humans the moment they are born. At some point they will inevitably die. The amount of time we spend on this planet called Earth is finite. We might realize this as we grow older, or we might realize it at a younger age, but at some mark in our personal history we step back and realize, there is only so much time left in a lifetime. It is up to us, and the other humans we share this planet with, to use that time wisely. The human species is capable of creating such amazing advancements in a variety of areas, and on the flip side we are also capable of creating such unbelievable atrocities. We evolve out of ignorance, and learn from that. But that action can also put us in a new ignorance of another topic. The cycle of education perpetuates ignorance in unfamiliar areas that we learn and evolve into creating a new state of consciousness and awareness.
The human condition is a topic for this show to inform the members of GCC Photo Club at SUNY Genesee Community College of this important topic. It helps them reflect on the time we are here and take precedence to make the most of the time we have. In classes and the clubs they participate in, students build relationships with their peers, hopefully bridging intercultural competency and long lasting relationships.
Put aside the differences we might have, the polarizing topic of the day in politics, religion and economic status, all of which are part of the human condition. Let us look at the complexity of being human and the amazing feelings that are generated with the relationships we have with others, and the creativity that we are capable of generating and sharing.”
– Joe Ziolkowski
The show put on by the Photo Club will be up in the library until March 19, 2020. I highly suggest seeing the exhibit. It is an amazing show developed by an exceptionally talented group of students this year. The group just had this show up in Rochester at the Anderson Art Gallery, 250 N. Goodman Street, Rochester 14607 adjacent to Colleen Buzzard’s Studio. She generously allowed the students to use one of the walls outside her studio. She has done this for the students in the past and always enjoys interacting with students.
The Human Condition Exhibit at the Anderson Gallery in Rochester, now located in GCC’s Library
Photo provided by Zoe Ziolkowski
Photo Club students at the Anderson Gallery with Professor Joe Z (second from right).
February is not only the time to give out hearts to your loved ones, but also the time to take care of your own heart. February is American Heart Month, first proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 to raise awareness and urge Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle against the battle of heart diseases. As the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US and globally, American Heart Month pays tribute to health professionals, researchers and volunteers for their tireless battle in preventing and treating heart patients.
Heart diseases spare no one, not even the youth. The good news is that 80% of heart diseases are preventable. Below are some age-old critical reminders to ‘stay young at heart’, and prevent it from aging prematurely:
Keep a hearty diet of low-trans fat, low-saturated fat, low-sugars, and low-salt foods. 90% of Americans are consuming too much salt via pizza, pasta dishes, cold cuts, chicken and yeast breads, which are the top 5 foods that dominate American salty diet.
Stay active with two to three sessions of 10-15 minutes of exercises through out the day. Being active doesn’t mean toiling in the gym for hours. Something is always better than nothing; don’t give into the taking the elevator when you can take the stairs.
Track your numbers on weight, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Manage a healthy weight.
Screen for diabetes, which can lead to heart disease if left untreated.
Manage stress via mediation, exercise, and healthy relaxing techniques. Coping with stress using alcohol, smoking, or overeating is a huge no-no. You can even manage stress with proper breathing techniques for just 10-20 min /day. Laughing can increase healthy blood flow through your body by 22%.
Keep a high-quality sleeping pattern to restore your body and mental health. Sleep deficiency promotes weight gain, diabetes, and cause low-grade inflammation inside blood vessels that lead to heart diseases
Smoking. The nicotine in smoke reduces how much oxygen your heart gets and raise the risks of blood clots.
Excessive alcohol use. Overdrinking alcohol causes irregular heartbeats (called atrial fibrillation), which increases your risks of stroke, heart attack or heart failure. The American Heart Association suggests no more than one drink per day for women and two for men.
FUN FACTS
Newborn babies have the fastest heart beats of 70-190 / min while an average adult has a resting heart rate of 60-100 beats / min. A regularly trained athlete has an even slower resting heart rate of 40-60 beats / min.
Before the invention of stethoscope, doctors had to press their ears into the patient’s chest to detect heart beats.
(Painting by Théobald Chartran, 1816)
(Image: Science Museum London) After the original stethoscope was invented by René Laennec.
NOT-SO-FUN FACTS ABOUT HEART
One person dies every 37 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease. By the time you finish reading this blog, we might have lost another six Americans to heart disease.
Heart attacks happen most often on Monday mornings. A rise in stress hormones and blood pressure cause heart blockages.
Heart attacks peak on Christmas Day, Dec 26th and New Year’s.
Your heart works twice as hard as the leg muscles of a sprinter. Sodo take care of your heart and give it a lot of love.
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