Trouble viewing this email? Click on this link to view in your browser FEBRUARY 2016 • VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 AMERICAN HEART HEALTH MONTH #1 Killer in America- Heart Disease One of every three deaths in the U.S. in 2013 were from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, while heart disease and stroke were the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide...the numbers are still too high. How to Avoid the "Salty Six" Eating for your heart doesn’t have to be hard or boring. You just need to know how to make healthier choices. The DASH eating plan has been developed to help you do just that. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Find out how it can help lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes... Women and Heart Disease- What Women Need to Know You may be surprised to learn that heart disease is the biggest threat to your health—even more so than breast cancer. And the same factors that put you at risk of a heart attack, also known as acute myocardial infarction, or AMI, also increase your chances of stroke and other health problems. If your heart’s in trouble, your body may send you warning signs. AS PRESCRIBED BLOG 4 Heart Healthy Ways to be Involved in the Community The surrounding communities have various events in February that you can participate in that will get the family out of the house, beat the winter blues and can help engage in heart healthy ways. HEALTH NEWS American Heart Association's 13th Annual National Wear Red Day On February 5th, help the American Heart Association turn America RED and SAVE WOMEN’S LIVES from heart disease and stroke by wearing something red. Volunteers Needed for New Emergency Room Services The Fort HealthCare Partners, a Volunteer Organization serving Fort Memorial Hospital has launched a new volunteer service area in the Emergency Room and Urgent Care area. FEATURED HEALTHY RECIPE Roasted Veggies Roasting vegetables is an easy way to prepare a tasty, low cholesterol side dish everyone will like. Serve it with your choice of fish or chicken for a well-rounded heart healthy meal. WELLNESS CLASSES & EVENTS Fort HealthCare is proud to sponsor a number of community events. All year long, you can find a number of health and fitness related events and classes for the whole family. Check out Health365Events.com to find more activities throughout the community. American Heart Association AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Update (Renewal) Course AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED AHA Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) Fitness Classes Absolute Arms Aqua Zumba® Glutes & Abs Yoga Zumba® Fitness Class Punch Pass Mild Motion Healthcare Provider Courses Care of the Pediatric Patient Critical Care Classes Health Education & Training Childbirth Preparation Classes Movin' and Losin' Adults On My Own at Home Look Good...Feel Better Performance Enhancement & Athletic Training Get N Fit EDGE Training Three Ways to Register: • Online at FortHealthCare.com/Classes • Call (920) 568-5475 • Visit the Registration Desk at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson ©2018 Fort HealthCare  |  611 Sherman Avenue East Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920.568.5000  |  www.forthealthcare.com This email was sent to [Email]. You may unsubscribe at any time.