Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Observes American Heart Month2/1/2010 FLORIDA HOSPITAL FISH MEMORIAL OBSERVES AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Hospital urges community to get walking in the fight against the nation’s
number one killer – cardiovascular disease.
ORANGE CITY, FL—February 1, 2010 — Florida Hospital Fish Memorial will host three free community events to kick off American Heart Month this February and encourage the local community to get walking in the fight against cardiovascular disease, the nation’s number one killer. All three events are free and open to the public.
According to the American Heart Association, 58 percent of Americans say they plan to improve their health this year, but more than half say they often find reasons not to exercise.
“Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve cardiovascular health,” says Debra Allison, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial. “Many people don’t realize that by exercising for as little as 30 minutes a day, you can reduce your risk for heart disease. We are hoping to motivate people this month by hosting these events.”
Healthy Hearts Walk-February 3, 2010
First, the hospital will host a special Healthy Hearts walk on Wednesday, February 3 at 9:00 am with the Mall Walkers at Seminole Towne Center. For details, call LA Roemmelt at (386) 917-5063.
National Wear Red Day Celebration-February 5, 2010
The second event will be held on National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Seminole Towne Center’s Center Court, Lower Level. Celebrate American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day with the hospital’s Wellness Center team, learn about the Mall Walkers program. Be one of the first 100 people to stop by and receive a free gift from Florida Hospital Fish Memorial. At 5:30 p.m. a JC Penney Fashion Consultant will provide an accessory demonstration. The event will conclude at 6:00 p.m. with a drawing for gifts including a shopping card, red tie and red scarf donated by JC Penney. Godiva Chocolate has donated dark chocolates for those who stop by to visit. No reservations required for this free community event.
A Healthy 100 Television Program Taping – February 16, 2010
The third event will be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30 pm at the Gateway Center for the Arts in DeBary. A Healthy 100 is a half-hour, community town hall-style show focusing on empowering and helping neighbors live to be a healthy and vibrant 100 years. This taping will focus on cardiac health. The Cardiac episode will be the second in a six-series program that will begin airing later this year. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call 386-917-5458.
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