We're bringing our finest cardiovascular team of physicians, nurses, dietitians and exercise physiologists together in one place, at one time, to celebrate and support your heart health.

Come join us and learn how you can reduce your risk for a heart attack, stroke and other vascular conditions. Get all your questions answered by our experts, get screened, and explore healthy eating and exercise. Enjoy refreshments, give-aways and a raffle for a free wellness physical ($850 value) or a 3 month gym membership.

Heart Disease Facts

• 2,200 Americans die of cardiac disease each day – that's an average of 1 death every 39 seconds.
• Each year 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke – that's an average of 1 every 40 seconds.
• 1 in 3 Americans has high blood pressure – a risk factor that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions.
• The risk factors for heart disease that can be reduced include smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes.

FREE ACTIVITIES

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Complete our cardiovascular risk assessment on site. One of our Heart-to-Heart navigators will use the results to help you plan your agenda to make this evening's activities the most beneficial for you.

Cooking Demonstrations
Be inspired and motivated by our heart healthy dieticians as they take you on an epicurean adventure to heart healthy foods that are easy to prepare, and that you and your family will love. Enjoy our heart healthy snacks!

Nutrition Consultation
Tell us your typical eating habits by completing a "Rate Your Plate" questionnaire. One of our registered dietitians will give you personalized recommendations to help you modify your eating habits and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Exercise Demonstrations
Intimidated about starting an exercise program? Let our exercise physiologists talk to you about safe and easy exercises programs and how they can decrease your heart risk. Learn about our Wellness programs, gym memberships and Cardiac Rehab.

Fitness Testing
Exercise physiologists will be on hand to provide basic personalized fitness testing. This will include step tests, grip strength and flexibility. Learn more about your fitness level and strategies to improve.

Hot Topics Presented by Cardiac Experts
Join our cardiac experts — doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, diabetes educators and exercise physiologists — as they share important insights about the hottest topics related to cardiovascular risk, prevention and treatment.

4:15 - Diagnosis & Treatment of Arrhythmias
Howard Frumin, MD, FACC

5:15 - Eating for a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Gretchen Perea, MD, RD, CDE

6:15 - The ABC's of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Tammi Boiko, BSN, RN, PHN, CDE

Q&A with Cardiologist
Get 10 minutes of personal prime time with the doctor! Come prepared with your most burning question related to cardiovascular disease, stroke risk or cardiovascular treatment.

Call 911
Meet with our Emergency Department staff and learn when and why to call 911. What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to expect in the Emergency Department.

Learn CPR
Meet Simon our simulator and see the newest techniques for CPR. Find out where and how to sign up for CPR training.

Body Fat Testing
You know how much you weigh, but how much is muscle and how much isn't? Give us a minute, and we'll tell you what percentage of your weight comes from fat. Use the results as a baseline to track your progress toward a more healthy you.

CARDIAC RISK FACTOR SCREENINGS

Cardiac risk factor screenings, at a minimal charge, can be completed throughout the evening. Screenings will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registration is not required. Payment will be collected on site.

Smoking Cessation
Having trouble kicking the habit? Our pulmonary rehab staff will perform a pulmonary screen and talk to you about the results of your test. Our tobacco smoking cessation counselor will talk to you about effective ways to quit smoking.

Cost: $10
Value: $100

Cholesterol / Glucose / Blood Pressure / BMI
These 4 measurements are important biometrics that are proven indicators of risk for major diseases including heart, vascular, hypertension, and diabetes. After a quick prick of the finger, you'll have a private-session consult with a registered nurse to review your results. All this in just 15 minutes or less and no fasting required!

Cost: $25
Value: $70

CONVENIENT SCHEDULING OF OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

We can also help you schedule your DEXA bone scan, mammogram, nutrition counseling, comprehensive wellness physical, well-woman exam, immunizations, and help you enroll in our cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, or diabetes self management program. We'll work with you to get any necessary orders from your doctor.

PARKING

Please park in the hospital visitor lot.

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