February is American Heart Month, celebrating and bringing awareness about heart conditions in America.
This month is also National Wear Red Day, which in 2025 occurs on February 7. The Shoreline Community College Accessibility Advisory Committee encourages you to wear red on February 7, to show recognition and support for heart health. Post information about #OurHearts to your social media platforms, and recognize statistics, such as the significant one that heart disease is “the leading cause of death for Americans,” according to the American Heart Association.
What is Heart Disease?
Heart Disease may include a variety of heart-related irregularities, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). People may have strokes due to problems with their heart and any number of other symptoms; this is not a one-size-fits-all disease. Symptoms of heart disease can range from chest pain to jaw pain, to coldness in the extremities or more.
Heart Conditions in the Workplace and Classroom
While heart disease is often physically non-apparent, it can significantly impair daily life. For many individuals living with these conditions, the challenges extend beyond the physical. Research shows that 88% of employees with invisible disabilities choose not to disclose it at work to avoid stigma and discrimination. Unfortunately, this often results in social isolation, reduced productivity, and fewer opportunities for career advancement.
By offering accommodations to employees and students we can help ensure that people living with heart disease are not held back from achieving their potential, both personally and professionally. For more information about requesting employment accommodations at Shoreline, contact Human Resources at scchr@shoreline.edu. Students who may need accommodations in the classroom may reach out to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at sas@shoreline.edu.
Risk Factors
Heart disease can have many causes and can affect anyone at any stage of life. If you are interested in learning more about risk factors and what you can do to maintain heart health, talk to a medical provider. If you need assistance finding a medical provider talk to your insurance provider. If you need assistance becoming insured talk to your employer or find a medical provider.
Awareness
Let’s take action this February by wearing red, learning more about heart disease, and supporting those in our community who live with it every day. Every body is different. If you are concerned about potential heart disease, seek out medical advice as soon as possible.
Accessibility Advisory Committee YouTube Playlist – The AAC YouTube playlist has a variety of videos, with PowerPoints, presentations performed by members, and recordings of past workshops at Shoreline. Let us know about specific topics that you think would be interesting for us to develop into videos!
How are we doing?
Please submit feedback about the information that the Accessibility Advisory Committee shares to Miranda Levy via email at mlevy@shoreline.edu so that the committee can review together and serve the campus community better.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at SCC and welcome the Year of the Snake with educational displays, food, and a talent show representing diverse cultures:
Learn about the many ways communities in the US and Asia celebrate Lunar New Year
Watch live music and performances from SCC students and friends
Enjoy Taiwanese Food and Tea from Looking for Chai
Taste snacks from a wide array of cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year Get an animal in your zodiac sign from balloon artist and SCC student DiAngelo Baltazar of Hoopla Face Painting and Balloons
DATE: Thursday, 2/24/2025
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
PLACE: SCC Main Dining Room (9215)
The celebration will be preceded at 4:00pm by a talk from SCC alum, Hunter Ka’imi, “How I Gained 1.3 Million Followers on TikTok… And What I Learned,” also in the Main Dining Room.
Meet the SCC Alum with 1.3 Million TikTok Followers
The WAVES Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center and our co-sponsors welcome back Shoreline Community College alum and content creator, Hunter Ka’imi, for a special talk titled “How I Gained 1.3 Million Followers on TikTok… And What I Learned.”
Proudly representing the queer and mixed Filipino community, Hunter Ka’imi has dedicated over five years to the dynamic field of content creation and social media. His TikTok posts have received over 161 million likes.
Kaʻimi will offer unique insights into the world of social media from the perspective of a community college student, who started with a handful of followers and now reaches millions of people on a regular basis worldwide.
DATE: Thursday, 2/24/2025
TIME: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
PLACE: SCC Main Dining Room (9215)
The talk will be followed by our Lunar New Year celebration featuring cultural displays, food, and live performances from 5:00 to 7:00pm also in the Main Dining Room.
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to PACK THE STANDS as the men’s & women’s basketball teams take on the Edmonds Tritons!
Come over to the Gym (3000) on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for tip off at 5pm (men’s) and 7pm (women’s) and get some free spirit swag, participate in halftime games, and win fun prizes!
LET’S GOOOOO PHINNNNSSSSS!!!
DATE: 2/12/2025
TIME: Men’s Team tip off at 5:00pm, Women’s Team tip off at 7:00pm
PLACE: SCC Gym (Building 3000)
Sponsored by Student Life, International Education, CECO, and Athletics.
Experience the library like never before! Bring your friends and play HIDE & SEEK with us! Compete as a hider or seeker and you could win a $25 Amazon gift card! There will also be free food and fun activities while you wait
ASG (your student government) wants to hear from you!
Stop by the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208) on Wed. 2/5 from 2-4pm and take a quick survey to tell us about your Shoreline experience and grab some free food on us!
Are you ready to start your next adventure? Join us on campus for a FREE informational meeting to learn about the incredible non-credit travel opportunities offered by Shoreline Community College’s Continuing Education program. This is your chance to explore new destinations, meet fellow travel enthusiasts, and plan your next dream vacation.
DATE: 1/28/2025
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
PLACE: 9000 Building, small dining room (#9208)
Downloadable fliers with all the trip details will be available on our Continuing Education website. Printed fliers available on campus!
