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 a 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.
On
tap for the public in May:
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 Health, will talk about new
treatments and surgeries for heart valves, including ongoing research studies.
Change
of Heart classes offered in May:
Savvy
Shopping
Tuesday,
May 7 at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Fitness Tips
Thursday,
May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan St.
Francis Heart Center
8111 S. Emerson
Ave.
Being
fit is more than being thin. Research
shows that no matter what you weigh, increasing fitness helps your heart.
Discover that exercise can be healthy and fun, and how to set up a schedule for
yourself.
Healthy
Dining Out Tips
Tuesday,
May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan St.
Francis Heart Center
8111 S. Emerson
Ave.
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.
Cooking for
2
Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan St. Francis 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 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.
Reduce
Stress
Thursday,
May 23, 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan
St. Francis Heart Center
8111 S. Emerson
Ave.
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.
