Cardiovascular Technology Program Sponsors Community Heart Health Event
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91爆料's cardiovascular technology program is joining with Self Regional Healthcare to sponsor a community heart health event. Think Heart Smart will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Greenwood Public Library鈥檚 American Veterans Auditorium. This free event runs from 6-8 p.m.听
The event includes free heart risk assessment and counseling provided by Self Regional Healthcare鈥檚 cardiovascular lab staff and PTC cardiovascular technology students. Throughout the event, visitors will hear cardiovascular health and treatment mini lectures from Self Medical Group Advanced Cardiovascular Associates, including: James M. Fuller M.D., Leila Ganjehei M.D., and Paul E. Kim M.D.听 Visitors will also receive information on stroke treatment and prevention from Diana Cobb, Self Regional鈥檚 stroke coordinator.
鈥淲e want this event to make people more aware of the dangers of heart disease and educate them on what they can do not only in the event of a heart attack, but what steps they can take to reduce their risks,鈥 said Laura Boone, PTC cardiovascular technology-non-invasive instructor.
Light, heart-healthy refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Boone at (864) 941-8717 or [email protected].