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Heart Month Activities: All About Prevention - 1/29/2009 -
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Though heart disease affects one in four Americans, there are steps you can take to lower your risk. Prevention, through healthy lifestyle and regular screenings, is key. But even if heart disease has set in, you can take steps to reverse some of the damage. Following are upcoming FREE events & screenings during the month:
Wednesday, February 4
Women & Heart Disease
6 p.m. • Owen Auditorium
Dr. Charles Mayes, cardiologist, will discuss how heart disease impacts women differently than men, with specific strategies for prevention. FREE blood pressure screening.
Tuesday, February 10
Know Your Numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and BMI
12 noon • Owen Auditorium
A panel of LGMC experts will discuss the importance of keeping these
numbers in check to lower your risk of heart disease. Coupons for
FREE cholesterol and blood glucose screening will be given to first 50
who RSVP. Also, blood pressure and body composition checks at the
seminar.
Wednesday, February 18
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
6 p.m. • Owen Auditorium
Dr. Chris LaGraize, vascular surgeon, will talk about PVD symptoms,
screening and treatment, as well as the connection between PVD and
heart disease. Coupons for FREE PVD screening to first 20 who RSVP.
Friday, February 27
Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration
12 noon • Owen Auditorium
Dietitians and LGMC’s chef will prepare a heart-healthy meal, and
share tips to use at home for a healthier lifestyle. Focus on seafood
for those observing Lent.
Please register here for each seminar, or call 289-8600.
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