Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) is providing free heart health assessments at various locations in Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee in February.
February is American Heart Month, and HMC is encouraging people to focus on their cardiovascular health. Local assessments will include cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure checks. Participants may enter to win a heart health basket.
Assessments include:
Monday, Feb. 12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Gordon County Senior Center, 150 Cambridge Court, Calhoun
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Dalton-Whitfield Senior Center, 302 Cappes St., Dalton
Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to noon, Murray County Senior Center, 820 G.I. Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bradley Wellness Center, 1225 Broadrick Drive, Dalton
Friday, Feb. 23, 9 to 11 a.m., Cleveland Senior Activity Center, 230 Urbane Rd NE, Cleveland
Monday, Feb. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., Catoosa County Senior Center, 144 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold
If you would like to attend any of these events and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please call 706-272-6114 at least one day prior to the event. To help prevent heart disease, you can choose healthy habits like consuming healthy foods and drinks, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular physical activity and by not smoking.
Screenings, sports and fitness challenges and prizes will be part of Hamilton Medical Center’s Men’s Health Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Bradley Wellness Center (BWC). The event is free.
The screenings will include cholesterol (fasting recommended), glucose, thyroid, prostate cancer, vision, hearing, body mass index, balance and blood pressure. Also, Charles Idom, Jr, MD, Joseph Veys, MD, and Eduardo Rojas, MD, will provide a prostate seminar at 9 a.m. in the BWC classroom. Prostate exams (recommended for men over 40) will be provided, though registration is required. Space is limited.
Physicians and medical staff will be available to provide information about cancer prevention, heart disease, respiratory disease, sleep disorders, pain and injuries, vascular disease and diabetes.
The event will include flu shots, hands-only CPR training and a da Vinci surgical robot demonstration.
The first 300 men who register and attend will receive a free insulated cooler bag. All participants may enter to win a kayak, gas grill, Fitbit activity tracker, gift cards and more.
Rachel Ogle, marketing outreach manager
“We’re hoping you’ll take this opportunity to focus on your health, for yourself and those who love you,” said Rachel Ogle, marketing outreach manager.
*If you need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please indicate when registering.
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