For Your Heart's Sake
Advice from a Cardiologist on keeping your heart healthy.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. In honor of American Heart Awarenss Month, please join us as Dr. Peter Beglin gives you the information and tips you need to keep your heart healthy. By empowering yourself to make healthy choices, you can increase your chances of avoiding a heart attack or stroke.
Tuesday, February 26th
Noon - 1:00p.m.
Heart Healthy Lunch Provided
Cost: Free
Registration is required, please click here to register online. Or, contact us: 360-856-7245 / events@unitedgeneral.org.
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Every Friday in February,
United will GO RED for Heart Health
Did you know...
Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year?
Did you know...
Heart disease claims the lives of more than 422,000 American women each year?
Did you know...
We can make a difference?
United General Hospital will offer discounted health screenings (only $10 for cholesterol screenings)and free blood pressure checks to anyone wearing red on Fridays in February from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in recognition of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement. No appointment necessary, just check in at main lobby of United General Hospital.
Screenings are available for men and women and include total cholesterol check: HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels. A 12-hour fast is required; water and medications are okay.
Learn more about:
Cholesterol Tests
Heart Healthy Diet
Heart Disease Risk Calcluator
The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement works to fund research and fight this killer so more women can be saved. But they need our help. Please celebrate National Wear Red Day® on Friday, February 1, to raise awareness about heart disease among women and to raise funds to ensure the research that could save a woman’s life never has to be denied. Donations to the AHA in any amount will be accepted at United General. Red Dress lapel pins will be available in the lobby every Friday in February. $5 donation suggested.