Call 317-782-4422 or go on-line at MyHeartCare.net to register for any of the classes, which include:
Aneurysms:
Pay attention before it’s too late
Charles Kiell, MD
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.
Decatur
County Memorial Hospital,
720
N. Lincoln St. Greensburg
Abdominal
aortic aneurysms, also known as AAA, are uncommon but usually deadly. They
develop slowly and usually have no symptoms, but when the weakened walls of the
artery collapse, there is little recourse.
That’s
why knowing your risk for AAA is so important. In some cases, the condition is
genetic, but if you smoke, have high blood pressure or cholesterol you may be
at risk as well. Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center vascular surgeon, Charles
Kiell, MD, will discuss risks and symptoms of AAA and how he is monitoring
patients at risk and is using innovative technology to repair aneurysms before
they rupture.
Register online.
Register online.
Coronary Calcium Scoring: Identifying
cardiac risk
Ryan
Daly, MD
Thursday,
March 20, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Heart Center (8111 S. Emerson Ave., entrance #1)
Coronary arteries can become blocked with calcium-containing
plaque that can cause heart attacks. Coronary calcium scoring is a high-tech
way of detecting calcium build-up in the arteries and identifies your risk for
heart disease. Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center and Franciscan Physician
Network Indiana Heart Physicians cardiologist, Ryan Daly, MD, will describe
this test and answer your questions about other heart attack risk factors.
Register online.
Register online.
Change
of Heart classes offered in Spring 2014
Healthy Eating
Wednesday,
March 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center (Register online.)
Tuesday,
March 11, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Health – Mooresville (1201 Hadley
Road)
Healthy
eating leads to a healthy life! Find out
how much a “serving” is and how to manage a healthy weight. Discover how fats, carbohydrates and protein
affect our body. Do you know how much
salt, fiber and sugar are in the foods you buy?
This class offers the foundation for a healthy future!
Reduce Stress
Thursday,
March 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
Negative
stress causes changes in lifestyle and behavior, which may lead to unhealthy
choices. Learn to identify the causes of
stress in your life and techniques to decrease your stress which can improve
your health.
Register online.
Register online.
Quick Meals at Home
Tuesday,
March 18, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville
Some
days, we just don’t have the time – or the desire – to spend a lot of time in
the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean we
need to sacrifice eating well at home.
Learn how to fix quick and easy nutritious meals you and your family can
enjoy.
Savvy Shopping
Wednesday,
March 19, 6:30 p.m., Southport Meijer
With
all the new and changing products on the shelves, grocery shopping can be overwhelming. Learn where to find the healthy foods and how
to avoid packaging tricks commonly used to market foods. Discover how food labels make you a smarter
shopper.
Fitness Tips
Tuesday,
March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
Being
fit is more than being thin. Research shows that no matter what you weigh,
increasing your fitness helps your heart. Discover that exercise can be healthy
and fun. Learn how to set up a schedule for yourself.
Healthy Dining Out Tips
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
Americans
eat nearly half their meals away from home. How can you control what you eat
when you don’t cook for yourself? Learn how to make wise menu selections and
eat smart while dining out.
Meatless Cooking Tips
Thursday,
March 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
Meatless
meals may help you live longer. Adding more meatless meals to your diet is easy
with new products now on the market. This class will help you with menu
planning and recipes so you can incorporate more meatless meals into your daily
life.Register online.
