Women's Heart Program
At Affinity Health System, we believe in paying attention to women’s heart health.
Many people guess, incorrectly, that breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women. In fact, heart disease and stroke kill one in two women, compared with one in 27 who dies of breast cancer.
Early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease saves lives, but many women think of heart disease as a “man’s problem.” Some don’t realize that more women than men die or are disabled from heart attack, so they ignore important early indicators.
Knowledge is the Best Weapon
At Affinity Health System, we believe in paying attention to women’s heart health. The FREE Affinity Women's Heart Program helps women understand their risk of heart disease and change their lifestyles to prevent it.
In just one hour, women can learn whether they are at risk for heart disease and what to do about it. Knowledge is the best weapon against this life-threatening disease.
The Women's Heart Program includes:
- heart risk assessment, including family and personal history and diet
- blood pressure check
- body mass index (BMI)
- cholesterol check
- blood sugar level test
- review of current medications
- weight and height
- waist-to-hip ratio
- cardiovascular exam
- determine 10-year risk for heart disease
- discuss results of the risk assessment and cardiovascular exam
- provide necessary recommendations for a follow-up care plan.
For more information or to register for the FREE Women's Heart Program, call Affinity NurseDirect at 1-800-362-9900.
