Also This Month:

• Bariatric Surgery Orientation
• Breastfeeding for Success Class
• Cancer Survivorship Support Group
• Circle of Hope Breast Cancer Support Group
• Diabetes Support Group
• Healthcare Provider CPR Course
• Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Course
• Health Luncheon: "Epigenetics: How Your Choices Affect Gene Expression"
• Helping Other Parents Endure (Support Group)
• Infant Safety and CPR Class
• Labor Express Childbirth Class
• Living with Heart Failure Support Group
• Nutrition & Exercise 101 Class ~Back to the Basics~
• Prenatal Refresher Class
• Preparation for Childbirth Class
• Sibling Class
• Special Beginnings Maternity Center Tours
• Super Saturday Childbirth Prep Class
• Super Sitter Babysitting Class

2nd Annual Heart of the Matter: Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Open House

Elkhart General Hospital will host their 2nd Annual Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Open House on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

In honor of American Heart Month, join Elkhart General Hospital’s award winning Center for Cardiac Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery of Northern Indiana, HeartReach Michiana; North Central Cardiovascular Specialists; Elkhart Cardiology; the South Bend Medical Foundation and other heart specialists, as they provide numerous educational opportunities, seminars and hands on activities that will improve your heart health. Free screenings including non-fasting cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and Body Mass Index will be available. You will also have an opportunity to review your test results with physicians and clinicians who specialize in heart care. Door prizes and heart healthy refreshments will be provided. Free carotid artery and peripheral artery disease screenings will be conducted on a registration-only basis (some restrictions apply).

To register for a Carotid Artery or Peripheral Artery Disease screening or for more information, call 574-523-3303.

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