CHH sponsors "Love Your Heart" Wednesdays at Huntington Mall
Cabell Huntington Hospital's Cardiac Services and Senior Services will host a series of free heart health activities at the Huntington Mall Food Court each Wednesday in February from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Events include:
Wednesday, Feb. 2: Exercise & Heart Health
Cabell Huntington Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation team will be on hand to measure height, weight, Body Mass Index, heart rate, oxygen saturation and target heart rate range during exercise. Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will also be offered.
Wednesday, Feb. 9: Nutrition & Heart Health
Members of Cabell Huntington Hospital's Food Service staff will be on hand for an informal Heart-to-Heart question and answer session about nutrition and heart health. The CHH Cardiac Rehab team will also offer the same screenings as Feb.2 along with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings.
Wednesday, Feb. 16: Medication & Heart Health
Cabell Huntington Hospital pharmacist Jon Wietholter will be offering information about congestive heart failure and conducting an informal Heart-to-Heart question and answer session about medications. The CHH Cardiac Rehab team will also offer the same screenings as Feb. 2, and blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will be available.
Wednesday, Feb. 23: Interventions & Heart Health
Free fasting& blood sugar and cholesterol screenings will be offered. Dr. Everett Wray, a cardiologist from University Cardiology Services, will share information about diagnostic heart catheterization and implants such as pacemakers, and he will conduct an informal Heart-to-Heart question and answer session addressing questions you may have about heart health.
No reservations are required and all screenings, services and healthy snacks are free. Questions? Call 304-399-6742.
* In order to get an accurate reading, you must fast for at least 8 to 12 hours before the test. Do not eat anything during this time. You may drink water, but coffee, tea or colas may interfere with the test and should be avoided.
- Last updated: 01/26/2012
