Earlier this month we posted
about Heart Awareness and preventive steps that one can take. In the spirit of heart awareness month,
Children’s hospital is participating in a number of activities. The Heart Institute and Exemplary
Professional Practice Council, along with UPMC’s Heart and Vascular Institute
partnered with the Children’s Hospital to bring heart awareness in honor of
Valentines Day. This was a treat not
only for the employees, but for the parents and adult guests. Free heart screenings were provided to all
individual who stopped by the booth in the Atrium. The tests ranged from checking blood
pressure, cholesterol, and heart risk assessment. Also, the cardiologists were on staff for any
consultations and provided educational items. The teams understand the
importance of providing the community with these preventative health measures.
Although the tests were
completed, the fun was not over yet!
Upon completion, there were other fun activities for everyone to become
involved. There were heart healthy
treats that were provided, yoga and meditation exercises, tips for the workplace exercise, stress management information,
and chair massages that we are sure were a big hit. Although it is Heart Awareness month it, is
important that we all make these healthy preventative measures.
At Home Senior Services would
like to know what you do to keep you heart healthy. We asked some of the staff members and these
are the answers we received.
Morgan:
Exercise on a regular basis
John:
Typical gym workouts, mountain biking to get some fresh air, eating healthy
Mary Jo:
Exercise daily
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