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1 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E K N O W W H A T T O D O I N C A S E O F A S T R O K E 1 Wellness Committee E M P L O Y E E 2 W A L K H E A L T H Y 3 R E C I P E S H E A L T H Y 4 D I N I N G O F F I C E S P A C E W O R K O U T - F L U S H O T C L I N I C S 5 Time won t wait for anyone who s experiencing the signs of stroke. If you see someone showing the following signs, call 911 to get the person to the nearest ETMC Emergency Center for immediate medical care: Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination Rose Ray Jami Rogers Samuel Brady Amanda Cook Tiffany Dunkley Cendy Espinoza Veronica Gentry Susan Gottschalk Marty Lawrence Samantha Martinez Jennifer Palmer Tracy Pethick John Ragland Claudia Rodriguez Ashley Taylor Sudden severe headache with no known cause Natalie Valle Lisa Hutchinson, RN, BSN, the ETMC stroke coordinator, said, East Texans face one of the highest stroke mortality rates in our state and we are working to change that by providing community education that urges individuals to seek care quickly if they show symptoms of stroke, which increases their chance of survival and recovery. Jenny Wells Remember, ETMC Tyler is the first primary stroke center to be certified in East Texas. It has an experienced team of interventional neurosurgeons and neurologists standing by around-the-clock to provide care.

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3 P A G E 3 Chicken & Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider 4 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard 3/8 tsp. salt, divided 2 Tbsp. butter, divided 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth, divided 12 oz.. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved Directions: Preheat oven to 450 F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; add to pan. Cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken; place pan in oven. Bake at 450 for 9 minutes or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup broth and cider; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 4 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in mustard, 1 tablespoon butter and parsley. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup broth to pan; cover and cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serve sprouts with chicken and sauce. Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half + 2/3 cup Brussels sprouts + 2 tablespoons sauce Calories: 350 per serving Submit your healthy recipes to jrogers@tylertexas.com

4 P A G E 4 S U B W A Y Order the 6-inch Turkey Breast with Avocado and Spinach on 9-Grain Wheat Bread from the Fresh Fit menu. It has 340 calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 8 grams of fiber and 19 grams of protein. Load it up with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers (but skip the pickles and banana peppers, which are brimming with sodium). Fresh Fit items are certified by the American Heart Association to be heart-healthy meals. Choose apple slices on the side and water or low-fat milk to drink.

5 P A G E 5 T R I C E P S K I C K ( 2 0 R E P S) While marching in place, bend at the hips, about 45 degrees. Bend your elbows, then extend them behind you as if you are lifting weights. Do you have a question about the City of Tyler benefits? Would you like to submit a health-related article for the newsletter? Maybe you have a healthy recipe you would like to share. Please submit your ideas and/or questions to jrogers@tylertexas.com.

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7 The Smith County Medical Society is organizing their Run for Your Life 5K on Saturday, October 29. The goal is to bring awareness to the Tyler Family Circle of Care, and the race will begin at Fun Forest to reach out to citizens in the north Tyler communities. They are offering $10.00 off each registration to City of Tyler Employees or their families (1 discount per entry, whether individual or family) Enter the code: Cityoftyler Follow this link for more information: EventOverview.aspx?fEID=38752

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