INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
– Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center is offering free classes focused on
cardiovascular health and wellness in May.
To
register for any of the classes, call 317-782-4422 or go online at
MyHeartCare.net to see the full listing of spring classes. Seating is limited
for these events. The classes include:
Ask the Docs
Cardio-Oncology – How can cancer
treatment affect the heart?
Thursday,
May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Presented
by Vijay Rao, MD and Eric Rubenstein, MD
Franciscan
St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis
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 Dr. Rao (cardiologist) and Dr. Rubenstein
(oncologist) 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?
Wed, May
25 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, a 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
Healthy Meals on a Budget
Tuesday,
May 17, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Health-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road
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.
Meatless Cooking Tips
Thursday,
May 26, 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.
Quick meals at home
Thursday,
May 12, 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.
Reduce Stress
Thursday,
May 5, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Health-Mooresville
Tuesday,
May 10, 6:30 PM 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.
