Heart Health

Catholic Health reaches out to the Western New York community through programs that promote disease prevention and well-being.

All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

Program Descriptions

CPR (Fee Applies)

Attendees learn single rescuer CPR techniques and management of airway obstruction for adults, infants and children. Safety issues and accident prevention are addressed. Course guidelines are based on American Heart Association standards. A fee applies.

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Women and Heart Disease

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn how to prevent heart disease and recognize the often vague symptoms that women experience.

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Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Learn how to live healthier and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Attendees are taught how to manage hypertension, diabetes, and other risk factors. This session provides guidelines on healthy nutrition, exercise and stress management.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest claims approximately 350,000 healthy lives each year in United States? Do you know the risk factors for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? In this class, Cardiac Rhythm Specialist (Electrophysiologist), Dr. Irfan Khan, will discuss the risk factors and what current treatments are available.

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Risky Business: What are Cardiac Risk Factors?

This one-hour presentation will present cardiac risk factors such as smoking, high fat diet, inactivity, and high blood pressure.

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Healthy Holiday Eating

It’s holiday season again! Avoid putting on extra weight while having a great time. Learn healthy holiday eating tips to carry you through the holidays and into the New Year.

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The Skinny on Cholesterol

This presentation will define blood lipids-total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides, as well as normal levels and the risk of heart attack, stroke and PAD that elevated levels bring. We will discuss treatment in terms of medication, diet and lifestyle change. Free cholesterol screening will be provided following the lecture.

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