Take heart, Northwest Indiana. Community Healthcare System is hosting fun, informative and potentially lifesaving events throughout February, which is Heart Awareness Month.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the following:
WEAR RED DAY
Friday, Feb. 2 (National Wear Red Day)
St. Catherine Hospital, Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4320 Fir St., East Chicago
11 am-2 p.m.: Health and Vendor Fair
12:30 p.m.: “Get a Grip: Exploring the Grip Strength and Cardiovascular Link,” featuring fitness expert Debi Pillarella.
RISK FACTORS OF HEART DISEASE
9-11 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 5 and 12
Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso
Learn about your risk for heart disease during a session with a Community Healthcare System wellness nurse.
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION SCREENING
8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6
Hobart YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, Hobart
Feeling a little out of rhythm? Secure a free AFib screening with a Community Healthcare System wellness nurse.
HEARTS OF HOPE
4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8
St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart
Celebrate with us as we mark the 19th year of our fundraising efforts for cardiovascular research with a Hearts of Hope tree-lighting. This event gives people the opportunity to honor someone they love and support the advancement of cardiac care in Northwest Indiana. For donation information, call 219-947-6041 or visit COMHS.org/HeartsofHope. No registration is required.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 15
St. Catherine Hospital, Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4320 Fir St., East Chicago
Get moving during an exercise session and health presentation. Topics include heart health, cardiac rehabilitation and an exercise readiness assessment.
EATING FOR A HEALTHY HEART
2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart
Join us for a healthy cooking demonstration as Chef Ryan Smith and a registered dietitian prepare a California citrus salad with seared salmon.
GET MOVING FOR A HEALTHY HEART
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster
Exercise physiologist Pamela Huenink will present the latest research on exercise for a strong heart and demonstrate fitness moves to improve cardiovascular health.
ADVANCED HEART-SAVING TREATMENTS
2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center, 10215 Broadway, Crown Point
Don’t miss this free opportunity to hear from top heart physicians. Community Healthcare System cardiologists Samer Abbas, MD, and Kais Yehyawi, MD, will discuss minimally invasive procedures to treat your heart and valve conditions.
To register for these events, call 219-836-3477.
