HeartWise Lectures

Attend a May HeartWise Event & Improve Your Heart Health!

April 30th, 2012 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

May Heart Disease Prevention EventsThe HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for a HeartWise lecture online.

♥ ABCs of Vitamins
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, May 7, 2012
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

♥ Heart Healthy Cooking Demo
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, May 17, 2012
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

♥ Nutrition Myths
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, May 21, 2012
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our May HeartWise lectures online!

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Spring Your Heart into Health – HeartWise Healthy Eating Event

April 4th, 2012 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

HeartWise Lecture Series AprilThe HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our March HeartWise lectures online!

♥ Chemicals in Food Packaging, What’s the Harm?
Hannah Clark (Kennesaw State University Exercise Specialist Intern)
Friday, April 6, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Healthy Eating Made Easy
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, April 6, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

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Thursday, April 26, 2012
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our April HeartWise lectures online!

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March into Better Heart Health!

March 1st, 2012 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

Heart events in Atlanta March 2012The HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our March HeartWise lectures online!

Emory HeartWise Events in Atlanta during March:

♥ Diabetes Prevention
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, March 8, 2012
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

♥ Healthy Cooking Demo
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, March 12, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Dancing For Health
Ashley Cole, Valdosta State University Exercise Specialist Intern
Friday, March 23, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ High Blood Pressure & Nutrition
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, March 26, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Why Sleep is So Important
Friday, March 26, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our March HeartWise lectures online!

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Atlantans: Join us for 11 Heart Healthy Events During Heart Month!

February 1st, 2012 By Emory Heart & Vascular Center

Emory HeartWise Events in Atlanta during Heart Month:

Heart Month Events Atlanta February

The HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

♥ Fats: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, February 2nd
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

♥ Chocolate for the Heart
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, February 6, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Q&A with an Emory Cardiologist
Dr. Laurence Sperling
Friday, February 10, 2012
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM

♥ Medications
Jane Whitmer, RN
Monday, February 13, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Celebration: National Cardiac Rehabilitation
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

♥ Chocolate for the Heart
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, February 16, 2012
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

♥ How Should I Take Care of My Feet?
Dr. Frank Sinkoe
Friday, February 24, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Diabetes Prevention
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, February 27, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our February HeartWise lectures online!

Saint Joseph’s Heart Institute Events in Atlanta during Heart Month:

♥ Friday, February 3rd - National Wear Red Day; Wear red to raise awareness of heart disease and what you can do to prevent it!

♥ Friday, February, 3rd – Go Red Event; Saint Joseph’s Hospital is hosting a Go Red Event from 8:30am – 2pm.  We will have jewelry vendors, cooking demos, dark chocolate vendors and educational information available.

♥ Saturday, February 4th- Go Red Connect- Join us  at Macy’s at Perimeter Mall from 1 pm to 5 pm.   Saint Joseph’s staff will be offering free cardiovascular screenings as well as providing educational materials to attendees

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the February events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

Emory Healthcare is proud to partner with the American Heart Association in the My Heart. My Life campaign to help prevent heart disease.  Take the Life Simple Seven challenge today!

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Have a New Year’s Resolution to Get Healthy?

January 4th, 2012 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

HeartWise Events in JanuaryDo you have your New Year’s resolution ready? If you need help picking one, how about making a decision to protect your heart? We have four ways in January for you to get started towards meeting your goal with our HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program free educational seminars.

The HeartWise program aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our January HeartWise lectures online!

♥ Nutrition for the Heart
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, January 9, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Fats: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, January 26, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Nutrition for the Heart
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, January 26, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Ins & Outs of Exercise
Clay Knight, Exercise Physiologist
Monday, January 30, 2012
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Our HeartWise events are held at The Emory Clinic, 1525 Clifton Road NE, in the 5th Floor Conference Room.

For more information on heart disease and heart disease prevention, check out our Center for Heart Disease Prevention web site.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the January HeartWise events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

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Celebrate & Protect Your Heart During the Holidays

December 1st, 2011 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

December Heart Healthy EventsTake time during the Holidays to take care of yourself and protect your heart! Attend an Emory HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program free educational seminar.

The HeartWise program aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our December HeartWise lectures online!

♥ New Year Goal Setting
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, December 5, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ Exercise and Blood Pressure
Kerry Schwamb, Exercise Science Intern, Life University
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

♥ Ins & Outs of Exercise
Clay Knight, Exercise Physiologist
Monday, December 12, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

♥ New Year Goal Setting
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, December 19, 2011
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Our HeartWise events are held at The Emory Clinic, 1525 Clifton Road NE, in the 5th Floor Conference Room.

Get more information on heart disease and heart disease prevention and check out Emory’s Recipes for Wellness to find some heart healthy recipes that will help you get through the holiday season with a slimmer waistline.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the December HeartWise events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

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Atlanta: 4 Heart Disease Prevention Events in November

November 4th, 2011 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

November Heart Disease Risk Reduction EventsDuring the Holiday season it is hard to stay healthy, make a decision to protect your heart and attend a Emory HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program free educational seminar.

The HeartWise program aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our November HeartWise lectures online!

How the Heart Works
Robert McDonough, PhD (Georgia Perimeter College)
Monday, November 7, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

High Blood Pressure & Nutrition
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, November 10, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

ABCs of Vitamins
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, November 14, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Heart Healthy Eating (Samples)
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, November 21, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Our HeartWise events are held at The Emory Clinic, 1525 Clifton Road NE, in the 5th Floor Conference Room.

For more information on heart disease and heart disease prevention, check out our Center for Heart Disease Prevention web site.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the November HeartWise events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

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Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk with a Free Event in September

August 31st, 2011 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

September Heart Disease Prevention EventsAt Emory Healthcare, we hold events each month for people to embrace their health and focus on opportunities for prevention and wellness. With that in mind, we are excited to announce the September events & lectures in the HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series!

The HeartWise program aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for one of our September HeartWise lectures online!

 

Healthy Eating Made Easy
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, September 12, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Do You Know Your Risk Factors
Kathy Lee Biship, MS, PT, CCS
Monday, September 19, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Heart Healthy Supermarket Shopping
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Medications
jane Whitmer, RN
Monday, September 26, 2011
7:30am – 8:00 am

Our HeartWise events are held at The Emory Clinic, 1525 Clifton Road NE, in the 5th Floor Conference Room.

For more information on heart disease and heart disease prevention, check out our Center for Heart Disease Prevention web site.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the September HeartWise events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

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6 Opportunities to Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk in August

August 2nd, 2011 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

Heart Disease Prevention Events August

At Emory Healthcare, we’re always doing what we can to provide free educational resources to our patients. We hold events each month for people to embrace their health and focus on opportunities for prevention and wellness. With that in mind, we are excited to announce the August lectures in the HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series!

The HeartWise program aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Diabetes Prevention
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
9 AM – 9:30 AM

Medications
Jane Whitmer, RN
Monday, August 15, 2011
7:30 AM – 8 AM

Fats: Good, Bad and UGLY!
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, August 15, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Ins & Outs of Exercise
Clay Knight, Exercise Specialist
Monday, August 22, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

High Blood Pressure and Nutrition
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, August 29, 2011
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Treatment of Neck Pain
Jordan Tate, MD, Rehabilitation Medicine Resident
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

HeartWise events are held at The Emory Clinic, 1525 Clifton Road NE, in the 5th Floor Conference Room.

For more information on heart disease and heart disease prevention, check out our Center for Heart Disease Prevention web site.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the August HeartWise events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

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6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease in July!

June 28th, 2011 By Kathy Lee Bishop MS, PT, CCS; Manager, Emory HeartWise Risk Reduction Program

HeartWise Lecture SeriesAt Emory Healthcare, we’re always doing what we can to provide free educational resources to our patients. We holds events throughout each month that provide opportunities for individuals to embrace their health and focus on prevention and wellness. With that in mind, we are excited to announce the July lectures in the HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series!

The HeartWise program aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or have high blood pressure.

Admission to HeartWise events is free and everyone is welcome! Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat, or you can sign up for a HeartWise lecture online.

Cardiac Anatomy 101
Corey Schultz
Friday, July 8th
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Heart Healthy Supermarket Shopping
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, July 11th
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Nutrition for the Heart
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, July 18th
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Nutrition for the Heart
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Thursday, July 21st
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Heart Healthy Cooking Demo
Cheryl Williams, RD/LD
Monday, July 25th
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Mind Over Matter: How to “Deal” with Heart Disease
Fabienne Guerrier, Life University Exercise Specialist Intern
Wednesday, July 27th
11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Lectures are held at The Emory Clinic, 1525 Clifton Road Northeast, on the 5th Floor Conference Room.
Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or thoughts regarding any of the lectures. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

For more information on heart disease & heart disease prevention, check out our Center for Heart Disease Prevention web site.

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