Celebrate American Heart Month in February
January 29, 2009
Jackson, Mich. — In celebration of American Heart Month in February, Allegiance
Health will sponsor a number of heart-healthy activities for the community.
Be Good to Your Sweet Heart - The Power of One Good Habit
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Wednesday,
February 11
- 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Ella Sharp Museum – 3225 Fourth Street, Jackson
- Admission: $5 per person, payable at the door. Reservations required:
(888) 335-7241
Includes:
Presentation by nationally known nutritionist Zonya Foco, host of
the public television series “Zonya’s Health Bites,” and featured on the
television special “Oprah & Bob’s Best Life Challenge.”- Cooking demonstration
by Jackson’s “Sharp Chef” Adrien Sharp, host of JTV’s “Home for Dinner”
and a finalist on “The Next Food Network Star.”
Free Health Screenings
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)/Vascular screenings by limited appointment:
(888) 335-7241. Screens will also include blood pressure, pulse oximetry
and Body Mass Index (BMI); no is appointment necessary. Receive a sweet Valentine’s
Day treat.
Women's Heart and Fashion Show
- Thursday, February 19
- 7 p.m.
- Ella Sharp Museum – 3225 Fourth Street, Jackson
- Admission: Free, but reservations are required: (517) 787-4405
Join us for a free evening of education, fun and fashion, sponsored by Allegiance
Women’s Health. The evening will include an “Update on Women’s Heart Health”
by Cathy Glick, MD, Cardiology; a fashion show; and
light refreshments.
5th Annual Heart-Healthy Expo
Presentations
- 11:00 a.m. “Aspirin – It’s Not Just for Headaches”
by Tina Maloney, Pharm D, Allegiance Health
- 11:30 a.m. ”Primary Prevention of Heart Disease - What
You Should Know” by Jashu Patel, MD, Cardiology,
Jackson Cardiology Associates
- 12:15 p.m. Arterial Fibrillation – Symptoms and Treatment
by Timothy Shinn, MD,
Electrophysiology, Michigan Heart
Over 30 exhibitors including Allegiance Heart Center, Diabetes
Center, Sleep Health Center, Hearing Center, Home Care Services,
Department on Aging and Jackson Community Ambulance.
Heart healthy foods and health screenings including:
- Cholesterol checks by appointment; call 888-335-7241
- Blood pressure
- Pulse oximetry
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
