Have a great weekend!

Hello All!

Over the weekend:

Uniform fittings............DEADLINE TOMORROW.  Please arrive before 3:00 at the uniform shop.
Bullard Uniform  6500 Dublin Blvd (at Dougherty Rd) Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 803-7667

Please practice taking a radial pulse on a family member or friend. Count the number of pulses in a 15 second period of time.

Here is the information requested regarding women's use of oral contraceptives and stroke risk.

If you are taking birth control pills you must be aware of all the potential side effects, one of which can be serious for women who smoke. What is so dangerous about taking oral contraceptives if you smoke?

CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE:

• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026152820.htm
• Oral contraceptives are pills that women take to prevent pregnancy. They supply a specific combination of synthetic female hormones, estrogen and progestin, to control the female reproductive system so that pregnancy will not occur. The dose of hormones causes several changes — eggs are not released from the ovaries, the lining of the uterus changes so a fertilized egg cannot develop and the cervix changes to stop male sperm from entering.
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  While these hormone pills are very effective for preventing pregnancy, they do come with a long list of potential side effects. Some are minor, such as constipation, acne, and vaginal discharge. Others are more of a health concern, such as an increased risk for liver tumors, for developing breast or liver cancer, and for heart attack, strokes, and blood clots. The possibility of developing a dangerous blood clot is even more of a concern for women who smoke and are on the pill.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg