February 02, 2002
Heart Month Events
For those you love - Take care of your heart.
Attend this special event and treat yourself and those you love to a simple test that can help prevent disease leading to heart attack or stroke.
Saturday, February 16
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Genesis Heart Institute
1236 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport
800-383-2575 or http://www.genesisheart.com/
The first 150 guests receive a FREE cookbook!
Meet The Specialists
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8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Myth Busting: Women Do Get Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease kills five times as many women as breast cancer. Learn about risk factors and prevention that are unique to females.
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Shauna R. Roberts, M.D.
Medical Director, Genesis Heart Institute
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8:30 a.m.
Get Your Zzzs
Sleeping well is the first step to living well. Some sleep problems are associated with heart attack and stroke. We'll help you recognize the problem and its cause and provide options for treatment.
Neurologist Stephen C. Rasmus, M.D.
Medical Director, Genesis Sleep Disorder Center
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9:30 a.m.
Plaque Attack: What's Your Risk?
Everyone has it, some more than others. Learn how to assess your risk, prevent it and recognize the warning signs of a brain attack or stroke.
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Neurologist John M. Wright, M.D.
Medical Director, Genesis Medical Center Neurology
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IT'S FREE, FREE, FREE
Free screenings for blood pressure, potential for stroke and sleep problems. Free information on new diet and exercise guidelines from the American Heart Association. Free continental breakfast while they last. Free tours. Register for prizes. Free cookbooks to the first 150 guests.
A SIMPLE TEST
$20 comprehensive blood panel tests for cholesterol and lipids, and 12 other chemical tests. Provided by Metro Lab. For most accurate results, do not eat 12 hours prior to blood test.
This event is sponsored in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
