Heart Health Week at Patriot Place
Top 10 Habits for a Healthy Heart in 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Senior Physical Therapist, Lauren J. Healey, as she discusses healthy habits for a strong heart, including tips on nutrition, methods for relieving stress and good exercise habits.
Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor
Cardiovascular Screening
Wednesday, February 17, 2-7 p.m.
Learn more about your risk for heart and vascular diseases through an easy screening for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI).
Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor
Women and Heart Disease
Wednesday, February 17, 7-8 p.m.
Learn the importance of knowing your cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar numbers, along with the symptoms of heart disease in women and how to talk to your health care provider about your heart. This discussion will be led by cardiologist JoAnne Foody, MD, Director of the Cardiovascular Wellness Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor
Community Heart Health Events
Cardiovascular Risks and Prevention Tips
Thursday, February 18, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Learn about risk factors for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to modify those risks. This discussion will be led by primary care physician Stuart Pollack, MD, from Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough.
Franklin Classical Charter School, lower level at 201 Main Street, Franklin
Update in Cardiac Wellness
Friday, February 26, 10 – 11:15 a.m. (Snow date is Friday, March 5)
Learn about cardiovascular disease and wellness. This discussion will be led by cardiologist Daniel Forman, MD, from Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough.
Sharon Adult Center, lower level of the Sharon Community Center at 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon, MA
