The Community Health Improvement Network (CHIN) hosted a Lunch and Learn event focusing on “Knowing Your Numbers” on January 24, 2025 at NorthPark Church, Meridian, MS 39305.

CHIN President Beverly Knox explained, “As we enter this new year…let’s start by learning the four most important numbers to improve our health.”

Dr. Sarah Anderson, D O of Primary Specialty: Family Medicine and the CHIN presenter of this Lunch & Learn, added, “If we know our numbers we can take action to reduce chances of developing heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. We can control and even lower our risk of major illnesses by knowing the target numbers for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index.”

“This kicks off our 2025 community health education events sponsored by CHIN in partnership with Meridian area organizations, churches, and hospitals.” Knox said that learning about these four important numbers and other ways to improve your health. “Health screenings will also be available at this Lunch & Learn. These conversations between community residents and medical professionals at our Lunch & Learns inform and educate our community, which can help stop and prevent more serious illnesses.”

For those unable to attend this lunch and learn, we have provided the educational video from that event.

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