EXPO: Go Red Day for Heart Disease and Stroke Awareness

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Description:

Presented by the American Heart Association and Summit Medical Group Cardiology
Visit our team of experts in the Summit Medical Group Café to learn more about the number 1 and 3 killers of women in the United States—cardiovascular disease and stroke. Find out what you can do to raise awareness about the diseases and help protect yourself and people you love from it.

Join us for this free event and receive important information about, screenings for, and demonstrations on heart disease and stroke prevention. Meet our physicians, nurses, and staff from Cardiology, Neurology, Vascular Screenings,Imaging, Nutrition Services, Walgreens Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, and Integrative Medicine.

Demonstrations
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillator
Pacemaker Simulator
Teletrace Machine
Computed Tomography (CT) Coronary Images
Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) Scans
Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI)

Screenings
Blood Pressure
Carbon Monoxide for Smokers
Cardiac Medication Q&A
Make your own stress relief balls!

 

Education
Stroke Prevention
Nutrition
Cholesterol
Hypertension
Diabetes
Exercise and Fitness
Acupuncture
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
Stress Management
Relaxation Exercises

Wear Red on February 17, 2010!
Stop at the “Go Red for Women” table and help raise awareness and money for heart disease and stroke prevention. Get a 2010 "Go Red" pin with a small donation ($5 suggested).

 

Click here to view the Expo flyer.