Heart Healthy Community
- February 2006 Heart Health Fair-Cathedral Hill Hotel
- Heart Month Community-based Heart Health Lectures
Heart Smart Cooking Demonstration
On Wednesday November 2nd, the Sutter Pacific Heart Centers, the combined cardiac services of California Pacific Medical Center, Marin General Hospital, Novato Community Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital, welcomed over 100 community members for a free Heart Smart Holiday Cooking Demonstration. One of the best and longest-lasting ways to improve your heart health is through lifestyle modifications and the Sutter Pacific Heart Centers are finding new ways to help our neighbors on their journey to a longer healthier life.
Chef Bruce Paton, presently Executive Chef at The Cathedral Hill Hotel, prepared a meal consisting of a white bean with roasted tomato soup, roasted beet salad, breast of turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed kale with leeks, cranberry compote, and a chocolate mousse dessert.
As a service to the community, representatives from the cardiac programs available at the four affiliate sites were available offering tips and education on keeping your heart healthy, as well as giving away pedometers to promote exercise, and 5-minute massages to help reduce stress.
Many participants are planning on preparing the recipes supplied for a heart healthy Thanksgiving family meal. "Great ideas for healthier Thanksgiving. I cook for more than thirty guests and these ideas will work well in our recently initiated 'family fitness' program," stated one participant. "If we can save one life, or reduce heart disease in one family through lifestyle modifications these programs are valuable," said Richard Gray, M.D., Medical Director of the Sutter Pacific Heart Center.
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Heart Month Activities
February 2006 Heart Health Fair-Cathedral Hill Hotel
9a.m. to 1p.m.
Continuing our efforts to serve the community, heart health educational and screening opportunities will be held in February 2006. February is American Heart Month, so please plan on joining California Pacific Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, and the Community Health Resource Center at our annual Heart Health Fair or at one of our educational lectures.
Heart Health Fair
Saturday-February 4, 2006
9:00 - Noon
Cathedral Hill Hotel
1101 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
At the health fair we will be offering free health screening and learning opportunities including:
- Cholesterol/Glucose screening (appointment required-call 415-923-3155)
- Blood Pressure screening
- Body Mass Index screenings
Cardiac Rehabilitation – Learn more about how exercise helps to keep your heart healthy. Receive a free pedometer (while supplies last) and walking log to track your daily steps.
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction & Diabetes – Learn more about how to reduce your risk for developing cardiovascular disease and the role diabetes plays in the health of your heart.
Women’s Heart Disease – Learn how women differ from men concerning the signs and symptoms of heart disease.
- Enter a drawing to win one of several prizes.
- Receive free heart health information.
- Enjoy heart healthy refreshments.
- Park free in the Cathedral Hill Hotel garage with validation.
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Heart Month Community-based Heart Health Lectures
Could you be at risk for developing heart disease? Education and life style changes are key to preventing heart disease. Learn more about how to keep your heart healthy by attending one or more of our community-based lectures. Call 415-923-3155 for more information and to reserve your seat for any of the following educational opportunities.
Wednesday Night Heart Lecture Series
Every Wednesday in the month of February attend a free lecture at the Cathedral Hill Hotel. All lectures start at 6:30 p.m.
February 1, 2006 – "Does your Heart Ever Skip a Beat: AF Ablation" – Steven Hao, M.D.
February 8, 2006 – "Heart Disease and Stroke the Critical Connection" –David Tong, M.D.
February 15, 2006 – "Mental Health and Heart Disease How do they Relate?" – Joe Walker, M.D.
February 22, 2006 – "Explaining the Connection Between Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease" – Nancy Bohannon, M.D.
Tuesday "Brown Bag" Lunch Lectures
The Community Health Resource Center dedicates their "Brown Bag" lunch lectures in February to Heart Health. Bring your lunch and join the Community Health Resource Center in the 2100 Webster Street Conference Room #106. All lectures start at 12:15 p.m.
February 7, 2006 – "Eating Positively for a Change of Heart" – Mary Ellen DiPaola, R.D.
February 21, 2006 – "Depression and Heart Disease" – TBA
Thursday "Honor Your Artery" Lecture Series
The Community Health Resource Center presents their quarterly lecture series with a heart focus in the month of February. Join the Community Health Resource Center in the 2100 Webster Street Conference Room #106. All lectures start at 10:30 a.m.
February 9, 2006 – "Cholesterol and Heart Disease Prevention" – Dayna Ramlan, R.N., CDE & Mary DiPaola, R.D., CDE
February 16, 2006 – "Hypertension and Stroke Prevention" – Dayna Ramlan, R.N., CDE & Mary DiPaola, R.D., CDE
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