INDIANAPOLIS – Prevention is the key
to lowering your chances of developing a cardiovascular disease, such as heart
disease, stroke or high blood pressure.
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. Ask the Doc
programs are presented by dedicated team of independent and Franciscan St.
Francis Health physicians.
To register for these classes call
317-782-4422 or toll-free at 877-888-1777, or by visiting www.MyHeartCare.net.
How to protect yourself from stroke
Thursday, April
11, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Heart Center (8111 S. Emerson Ave.)
Presented by
Andrew Barksdale, MD
Dr.
Barksdale will talk about the importance of keeping the carotid artery leading
to the brain free of plaque and disease, decreasing the risk for stroke. Class
attendees may sign up for a free carotid artery screening at a later date.
Why does it
hurt to walk?
Wednesday,
April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Heart Center
Presented
by Saeed Shaikh, MD
Leg
pain can be a result of poor blood flow to the legs through the arteries, or it
can be from poor blood flow back to the heart, causing enlarged or varicose
veins. Dr. Shaikh, specializing in
peripheral vascular disease, will discuss the blood flow to and from the legs,
signs and symptoms of arterial or venous disease and treatment options
available. Those attending may then sign
up for a free peripheral vascular screening following the talk.
Change
of Heart classes offered in Spring 2013
Healthy
Eating Starts Here
Tuesday,
April 2, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center
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!
Where’s the
flavor?
Wednesday,
April 3, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis – Mooresville
Tuesday,
April 9, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center
Healthy
cooking leads to a healthy life. Adding
herbs and spices to your cooking increases the flavor and enjoyment of the
meals. Learn how to choose the right
ingredients that pump up the nutritional value and flavor of your favorite
recipes in this class. Recipe
substitutions and cooking techniques will be discussed.
Fitness Tips
Monday,
April 8, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis – Mooresville (1201 Hadley Road
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.
Savvy
Shopping
Monday,
April 15, 6:30 p.m. at Camby Meijer (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.
Reduce
Stress
Tuesday,
April 16, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center
Monday,
April 29, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis – Mooresville
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 how to improve your health!
Meatless
Cooking Tips
Thursday,
April 18, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center
Reverse
heart disease by eating more! Adding
more fiber and 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.
Healthy
Dining Out Tips
Wednesday,
April 24, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis – Mooresville
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.
Quick meals
at home
Tuesday,
April 30, 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan St. Francis 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.
