Stay Informed
January/February 2010
Heart Smart: Resolve to get Heart Healthy in 2010!
To help women keep exercise and healthy eating top of mind in 2010 with others who are trying to achieve the same goal, Rush-Copley is pleased to offer Heart Smart for Women.
This 12-week program focuses on building new skills for increasing activity and eating a healthier diet. The program sessions are interactive and individualized to help participants overcome their specific exercise and diet obstacles to achieve optimal heart health.
"Heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country, but there is a lot that women can do to help protect themselves," says Santosh Gill, M.D., Rush-Copley cardiologist and women’s heart expert with Fox Valley Cardiovascular Consultants. "By eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising, women can help to decrease their risk for heart disease."
Heart Smart for Women sessions will include topics like setting goals and rewarding yourself, reducing the impact of everyday stress, and understanding the risks of cardiovascular disease.
Monday, January 11 through March 29
4 to 5 p.m.
VNA of Fox Valley, 400 North Highland Avenue, Aurora
Tuesday, January 12 through March 30
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Register online or call 866-4COPLEY (1-866-426-7539).