INDIANAPOLIS – Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center is offering a full range of free classes focused on
cardiovascular health and wellness throughout April.
Call 317-782-4422 or go on-line at MyHeartCare.net to register for any of the classes, which include:
Is
my blood pressure too high?
Harry Genovely,
MD
Thursday, April
10, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan St.
Francis Health Heart Center (8111 S. Emerson Ave.)
Do
you know what your blood pressure is? Do you know what it should be? New
guidelines recommend aiming for below
120/80 for most people. Learn how high blood pressure affects not only the
heart but also other vital organs. Genovely, cardiologist with Franciscan St.
Francis Heart Center and Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians,
will share steps you can take to lower your blood pressure, including diet,
weight loss, exercise and medication. No more excuses: learn how you can lower blood
pressure starting today, with the advantages lasting a lifetime.
Do you have a heart murmur?
Marc
Gerdisch, MD
Wednesday,
April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville
(1201 Hadley Road)
Heart murmurs are caused by valves inside the heart that
don’t close properly. Sometimes, people can live with heart murmurs a long time
without any symptoms. But if the problem becomes more serious, the blood flow
to the heart may be affected. Gerdisch, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at Franciscan St. Francis, will talk about new treatments and surgeries for heart valves,
including ongoing research studies here at Franciscan St. Francis. There will be a free valve screening
opportunity for those who attend this program.
Change
of Heart classes offered in Spring 2014
Quick meals at home
Wednesday,
April 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
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
Tuesday,
April 8, 6:30 p.m. at Meijer store in Camby, 10509 Heartland Blvd.
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.
Healthy Meals on a Budget
Wednesday,
April 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center. Register now.
Tuesday,
April 15, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville. Register now.
As
food prices climb and budgets get tight, smart purchases at the supermarket are
important. In this class, you will learn
ways to stretch your food budget while still getting the nutrients you need.
Cooking for 2
Thursday, Apr 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
As we get older, our health becomes more of a priority. After the kids leave home, it can be
challenging to scale back our cooking, so dining out seems like an easy
option. In this class, learn how it really
is cheaper and healthier to cook at home for two.
Register now.
Register now.
Healthy Eating
Tuesday,
April 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Heart Center
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.
Register now.
Register now.
Healthy Dining Out Tips
Wednesday,
April 30, 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.
Register now.
Register now.
