INDIANAPOLIS -- Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center is offering free classes focused on cardiovascular
health and wellness in September.
To
register for any of the classes, call 317-782-4422 or go online at
MyHeartCare.net to see the full listing of fall classes. Seating is limited for
these events.
Cardio-Oncology – How can cancer
treatment affect the heart?
Fri, Sept.
18 at 12:00 noon
Presented
by Vijay Rao, MD and Jaime Ayon, MD
Decatur
County Memorial Hospital, 720 N. Lincoln St.,
Greensburg
Have you
or a loved one gone through cancer treatment?
Some cancer drugs can affect the heart muscle, so it is important to
monitor your heart condition while going through treatment. And the effects can last for many years after
treatment is complete. Franciscan
Physician Network specialists cardiologist Dr. Rao and oncologist Dr. Ayon will
discuss the impact chemotherapy may have on heart muscle and what can be done
to help these patients.
Why does it hurt to walk?
Tues,
Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Presented
by William Berg, MD
UnaVie
Cardiology Center
2451 Intelliplex Dr., Shelbyville
Leg pain
can be a result of poor blood flow to the legs through the arteries and can
negatively impact a person’s life. Dr.
Berg, cardiologist with the Franciscan Physician Network specializing in
peripheral vascular disease, will discuss the blood flow to the legs, signs and
symptoms of arterial vs. venous disease and treatment options available.
Change of Heart classes
If you come to a class in Sept
and take an initial health assessment, then attend at least three of our
scheduled classes and take a final health assessment, you will receive a gift
for your commitment to improving your health.
Cooking for 2
Wednesday,
Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave.
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.
Fitness Tips
Thursday,
Sept. 24 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
Tuesday,
Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley
Road
Wednesday,
Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Franciscan 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.
Healthy Eating
Thursday,
Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Heart Center
Wednesday,
Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville
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
Tuesday,
Sept.15, 6:30 p.m. at the Franciscan 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.
Savvy Shopping
Monday,
Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. at Southport Meijer, 5325 E. Southport Road
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.
