That’s why Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center is offering free “Ask-the-Doc” and “Change of Heart”
classes this spring with the goal of improving the community’s health through
education and prevention.
To register for these classes call
317-782-4422 or toll-free at 877-888-1777, or by visiting www.MyHeartCare.net.
Thursday,
March 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Decatur
County Memorial Hospital
720
N. Lincoln St. Greensburg
Atrial
fibrillation is a condition where the heart beats irregularly at a high rate.
If severe, this condition can lead to heart attack, stroke or death.
Cardiologist Vijay Rao, MD will discuss the current medical and surgical
treatments for atrial fibrillation and who should be treated.
Thursday,
March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis
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. Ryan Daly, MD, will describe this test and answer your
questions about other heart attack risk factors. A special screening offer will be made to
those who attend the class.
Is my blood pressure too high?
Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Health–Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road
Do you know
what your blood pressure is? Do you know what it should be? New guidelines
recommend aiming for below 120/80,
ideally 115/70. Learn how high blood pressure affects not only the heart but
also other vital organs. Irwin Labin, MD, 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 pressure starting today,
with the advantages lasting a lifetime.
Do you have
a heart murmur?
Wednesday,
May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
UnaVie
Cardiology Center, 2451 Intelliplex Dr.
Shelbyville
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. Cardiovascular surgeon Marc Gerdisch, MD, an independent physician who chooses to practice at Franciscan St.
Francis, will talk about new treatments and surgeries for heart valves,
including ongoing research studies at Franciscan St. Francis Health.
Change of
Heart classes: Spring 2013
Cooking for
2
Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis 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.
Fitness Tips
Thursday,
March 28, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis 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,
March 12, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis 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 Starts Here
Wednesday,
March 6, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center
Tuesday,
March 19, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis–Mooresville
Learn
about healthy lifestyles in this class.
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!
Healthy
Meals on a Budget
Wednesday,
March 20, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center
Tuesday,
March 26, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis–Mooresville
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.
Savvy
Shopping
Wednesday,
March 13, 6:30 p.m. at 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.
