WHAT: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. There are nearly twice as many women in the United States who die from heart disease and stroke than from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer.
To help educate women about their number one health risk, the SSM Heart Institute is hosting two “Her Heart: Every Beat Counts” education and screening days in February. The programs are open to the public and free to attend. They feature physician speakers, “Heart-Smart” stations, drawings, gifts and free lunch. Heart disease survivors will share how the disease changed their lives.
Both events will feature SSM Heart Institute physicians speaking on:
• “Keeping Your Heart in Rhythm”
• “Diabetes, Weight and Your Heart”
• “Is it Indigestion or a Heart Attack?”
Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions following each presentation and visit informational booths on topics ranging from diabetes and nutrition to chest pain and cardiac catheterization. Blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol and glucose screenings will be offered. There is a $10 fee for the fasting cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose test, and appointments are required.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center
1410 South Fifth Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Orlando Gardens Banquet Center
8352 Watson Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
For more information or to register and schedule a screening time, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS![]( "Call: 1-866-SSM-DOCS")
(1-866-776-3627![]( "Call: 1-866-776-3627")
) or visit www.ssmhealth.com/heart.
WHO: Physician speakers include Dr. Elie Azrak, Dr. Christopher Bauer, Dr. David Kardesch, Dr. John Mohart, Dr. Anish Thomas and Dr. Ali Ziaee. Heart disease survivors include Donna Ringwald, Shelly Rosenmiller and Kathy Williams. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Greg Hewitt during live broadcasts with KLOU Oldies 103.3, a sponsor of the events.
ABOUT: A service of SSM Health Care – St. Louis, SSM Heart Institute is the St. Louis region’s most experienced provider of comprehensive heart care. A team of more than 100 skilled cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons provides the most advanced treatment, advanced techniques and unparalleled experience for the best clinical outcomes. Combined with expert nursing and technical staff, this team offers a full range of services to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. SSM Heart Institute services are available at five SSM hospitals located in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. For more information, go to www.ssmhealth.com/heart.