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Free Healthy Heart Event on February 28th
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
FACT: Each year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack.
FACT: In the US, almost 600,000 people die from heart disease each year, that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths.
FACT: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
On February 28, 2013 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, “Go Red Washington County” events will take place at Canonsburg General Hospital and the Outpatient Care Center in Peters Township. Activities will include:
• free cholesterol screenings,
• free blood pressure readings,
• free foot screenings,
• healthy cooking demonstrations by Giant Eagle and The Market District,
• performances and tips by exercise professionals,
• nutrition counseling,
• chair massages or BioFreeze readings,
• mini manicures and much, much more.
• Primary care physicians and cardiologists will also be on hand to meet.
Sally Wiggin, of WTAE-TV, will be on hand at Canonsburg General Hospital to share with guests her personal experiences with heart health. Sally Wiggin can be seen anchoring Channel 4 Action News at noon every weekday. She is also the co-host of "Black and Gold Primetime."
Door prizes, raffle items, and other fun activities await you at this heart healthy event. (Offerings vary by location.)
At 6:00 pm, a brief panel discussion will address the major heart health issues: nutrition, exercise, stress management, regular check-ups and “knowing your numbers.” Demonstrations by ambulance technicians and Life Flight crews are expected.
The event and parking are free.
