5/9/2007
If you suffer from allergies, you may want to avoid Tulsa this year. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Tulsa, Oklahoma is the U.S. city most challenged by spring allergies this year. Also making the list at #6 is St. Louis, Missouri, while the next closest city to the fourstates was Springfield, Missouri at #46. The AAFA based its ratings on three factors: seasonal pollen counts, allergy medicine use per patient, and the number of board-certified allergists per patient. The four-state area was not directly included in the survey.
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? If you can’t remember, chances are it’s been too long. It’s estimated that one in three Americans has high blood pressure. But about a third of us don’t know it. If you’re concerned about your risk, get your blood pressure taken by a professional who can also answer any questions you may have. St. John’s Health Connection at Northpark Mall offers FREE blood pressure checks every Wednesday from 7:30 to 10 in the morning. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
