Trident Health System Invites ?Public to Heart Month Lecture Series and Screenings

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease and stroke are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for more than 40 percent of all deaths.
Fortunately, early detection of risk factors and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk. In an effort to help you identify these risks and symptoms, Trident Health System will provide our “Heart Month Lecture Series,” Heart Health screenings and the latest information to help you lead a healthier lifestyle.
Trident Health System’s “Heart Month Lecture Series” seminars will be conducted from noon to 1 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The seminars are open to the public at no charge and a light lunch will be provided.
The “Heart Month Lecture Series” schedule is as follows:

-    “Time is Muscle, Muscle is Time” with Dr. Mark Epler, Dr. Chris Kennedy, Dr. Matthew Wallen and Doug Warren, Dorchester County EMS Director – Feb. 4 at Trident Medical Center.
-    “Women and Heart Health” with Dr. Scott Woodfield – Feb. 11 at Trident Medical Center.
-    “Advance Treatments for Heart Failure” with Dr. Brett Baker – Feb. 18 at Trident Medical Center.
-    “Advances in Heart Surgery” with Dr. James Benner – Feb. 25 at Trident Medical Center.

Heart Health Screenings will be held prior to the “Heart Month Lecture Series” seminars from 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. by appointment. Screenings will include: lipid profile, height and weight, BMI, blood pressure and H1N1 vaccines. The screenings are free to H2U members and $25 for non-members. To learn more about H2U, please call 843.847.5068.
Please note, the topics and speakers are subject to change. Admission to “Heart Month Lecture Series” is free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot or for more information, call Consult-A-Nurse at 843.797.FIND (3463).
Trident Health System is an HCA healthcare system comprised of two acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center, a 24 hour Emergency Department. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Trident Health System is committed to providing quality health services along with wellness information and opportunities to the communities it serves. For more information about Trident Health System, please visit our website at www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843.797.7000.

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