Women's Heart Program
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As a woman, you probably take care of a lot of people. It’s important to take care of yourself too. One in three women will develop some form of heart disease. Fortunately, you can make changes today to keep your heart healthy. Preventive care is your best defense: 80 percent of heart attacks can be prevented.
The mission of the Women’s Heart Program at Saint Francis is to reduce cardiovascular disease in women through risk factor evaluation with professionally advised education and exercise strategies.
Our team includes a cardiologist, registered nurse, exercise physiologist, and registered dietician.
Services include:
Classes taught at Saint Francis Hospital and community group programming.
Classes include:
- Cardiac risk assessment including blood pressure, waist, and BMI measurements.
- Risk factor reduction and recognition of symptoms education.
- Nutrition education.
- Exercise program guidelines.
For more detailed information click here to see our brochure or call us at (860) 714-4538.
Contact Information
Saint Francis Hospital
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105