Main Line Health Hosts “Heart Healthy” Events Throughout February

Thursday, February 04, 2010

February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death in both men and women. Join Main Line Health (MLH) at one of the many free events throughout the month to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease or better manage an existing heart condition and improve your heart health.

Feb. 9: Heart Health Seminar at Bryn Mawr Family Practice, Main Line Health Center, Lawrence Park, from 6:30 to 8 pm. The program focuses on how to keep your cardiovascular system healthy by controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Feb. 11: Cardiac and Stroke Seminar at Maris Grove, Cardinal Clubhouse, Glen Mills, from 11 am to noon. Ann Koblarz, RN, cardiac rehab, will discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention for heart disease and stroke. Call 610-387-4700 to register.
Feb. 17: Blood Pressure Screening at Paoli Hospital, lower lobby, from 9 to 11 am. No registration necessary.
Feb. 18: Stress and the Breaking Heart at Maris Grove, Cardinal Clubhouse, Glen Mills, from 4 to 5 pm. Robert Bulgarelli, DO, discusses how emotional stress can cause severe but reversible heart damage.
Feb. 18: Cardiac and Stroke Seminar at Bellingham Retirement Center, West Chester, from 11 am to noon. Joyce Kish, RN, cardiac care, will discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention for heart disease and stroke. Call 610-429-2229 to register.
Feb. 19: Go Red with MLH, the American Heart Association, and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center from 6 to 9 pm. The event features heart health information and screenings, the Go Red Divas, MLH’s Queen of Hearts, prize drawings, and more. (Note: For this event, game tickets must be purchased.)
Feb. 20: Blood Pressure Screening at Matt’s Barber Shop, 5 S. Valley Road, Paoli, from 9 to 11 am. No registration necessary.
Feb. 24: HeartSmart 2010 Celebration at Riddle Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pavilion from 10 am to 2 pm. The event features heart health info and screenings, a cooking demo, and lots of tasty treats.
Feb. 24: Cardiac and Stroke Seminar at St Martha Manor, 490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, from 3:15 to 4:15 pm. Ann Koblarz, RN, will discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention for heart disease and stroke. Call 610-873-5300 to register.
Feb. 24: Cooking Demo and Cardiac and Stroke Seminar at Wegmans, 600 Commerce Drive, Collegeville, from 6 to 8 pm. Nirav Mehta, MD, cardiologist, will discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention for heart disease and stroke.

Complete event listings are available at www.mainlinehealth.org/GoRed.

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About MLH

Main Line Health (MLH) is a non-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. The mission of Main Line Health is to provide a comprehensive range of safe, high-quality health services, complemented by related education and research activities that meet the healthcare needs and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1985, MLH includes Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Riddle Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital; The Home Care Network; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research; Main Line HealthCare (physician network); Main Line Health Centers; Main Line Health Laboratories; Mid County Senior Services; and Mirmont Treatment Center. Main Line Health is part of Jefferson Health System (JHS), founded in 1996, whose members also include Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Magee Rehab.

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