February is Heart Month!

​What is heart month, you ask? Hearth month, similar to diabetes awareness or cancer awareness months, is a time dedicated to bringing awareness to cardiac, or heart, issues. Heart issues can affect anyone of any age. Some people are more at risk, whether it be related to genetic risk factors or preventable risk factors. 

What are genetic risk factors?

-Certain genetic disorders/syndromes
-Family history of heart disease

What are preventable risk factors?

​-Poor diet
-Lack of exercise
-Nicotine use

What can I do to prevent anything from happening to me?

See the Heart Risk Assessment Form under the Forms section of this website. Fill it out and take it with you to an appointment with your doctor. They’ll take it from there.
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It’s never too early to be concerned about your heart health!

What can I do to help?

​-Help raise awareness of heart disease
-Do your research and share your findings with your family and friends
-Consider becoming CPR/AED certified