Posted by petrus, on January 15th, 2013
One pint of blood can save up to three lives. That means our January 9th Blood Drive has the potential to save 78 lives! Yes, all 26 appointment times were subscribed—a first in our quite long history of holding blood drives.
A hearty thank you to all who offered to “bleed for the cause.” You’re . . . → Read More: This Year’s Blood Drive the Best Ever
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Posted by petrus, on December 16th, 2012
Stuck for Christmas presents? Why not give the gift of life this Christmas. It will be the best gift you will ever choose to give. One unit of blood can help save the lives of three people.
We will be holding our Red Cross Blood Drive here in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, . . . → Read More: The Best Christmas Gift of All
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Posted by Anne Hawkins, on July 5th, 2012
Have you heard about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
8 to 12 million people in the US have PAD, and unfortunately only half know it Only 10% of persons with PAD have classic symptoms Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol
PAD screenings are normally not part of a routine . . . → Read More: Have you heard about PAD?
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Posted by Anne Hawkins, on June 28th, 2012
Did you Know…
Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the US 4 out of 5 people who have suffered a stroke had no apparent warning signs 80% of all strokes can be prevented
Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life . . . → Read More: A Stroke Doesn’t Have to Happen!
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Posted by Anne Hawkins, on June 22nd, 2012
Life Line Screening will be holding a screening session at St Stephen’s on Tuesday, July 10th. See our previous post for details on the packages available. Meanwhile, here’s some food for thought, to encourage you to make your appointment today.
SIGNS OF A STROKE SUDDEN WEAKNESS Numbness or paralysis . . . → Read More: Life Line Screening: Signs of a Stroke
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Posted by Anne Hawkins, on June 14th, 2012
Protect your health! Together we can help prevent strokes in our community. The “Helping Hands” program can help save your life and the lives of your loved ones through simple, painless, preventive health screenings. Life Line Screening will be holding a screening session at St Stephen’s on Tuesday, July 10th. There . . . → Read More: Life Line Screening, July 10th, 2012
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Posted by isaac, on January 17th, 2012
Posted on behalf of the Director of Pastoral Care
Our New Year Community Blood Drive was a tremendous success. Not only did the people of St. Stephen’s step forward to answer the Red Cross’ urgent appeal for more donors, the Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region team sent to collect your donations . . . → Read More: Community blood drive was a great success
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Posted by The Treasurer, on August 6th, 2011
St. Stephens will be hosting a Blood Drive by the American Red Cross on Tuesday August 23rd between 3:30 pm & 8:00 pm. If you are able to give this gift of life, please contact Anne Hawkins at 410 913 7405 or dpc@ststeve.com to schedule an appointment.
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