HEALTH NOTES

Watch for heart condition signs

Integris urges people at risk for atrial fibrillation to watch for the signs, because it is a risk factor for strokes.

Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to beat irregularly, which can lead to blood clots and stroke. The risk increases as people age. Other risk factors are having hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity or sleep apnea.

Symptoms include a racing heart, irregular pulse, shortness of breath and dizziness. If you have those symptoms, see a doctor about testing.

Film about suicide to be shown

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Oklahoma plans to offer a screening of the documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. The film will be shown at the Warren Moore 17 theater, but only if at least 50 people buy tickets by 2 p.m. Oct. 2. If not enough people buy tickets, those who did won’t be charged.

To reserve tickets, go to gathr.us/s/23996.

Healthy Oklahoma applications open

The state Health Department will accept applications for the Certified Healthy Oklahoma program through Nov. 1.

Participating organizations get a health assessment and resources to help promote healthy lifestyles. It is open to businesses, schools, colleges, communities, faith-based organizations, early childhood programs and restaurants.

For more information, go to www.CertifiedHealthyOK.com.

Oklahoma business gets Army contract

Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions won a contract earlier this year to assist the U.S. Army with medical research.

The technology company, based in Tulsa, is one of six across the country splitting a 10-year, $249 million contract. The work will include conducting research and managing information, with an emphasis on care for people with burns and other combat injuries, as well as public health and preparing to respond to chemical weapons.