As the US observed American Heart Month in February, Trinitas Regional Medical Center held events and activities to raise awareness about prevention of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

Throughout the month, the staff from Cardiology, Diagnostic Center, Cardio Fitness Center, Dietary Department, and the Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center offered information to employees and the public about heart disease risks and ways to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Dietary Department offered heart healthy foods and recipes at all meals in the cafeteria.

Through the Department of Community Initiatives, staff from Trinitas offered special education programs in local schools to remind children that healthy eating and regular exercise are life-long good health habits. Participating schools were St. Mary's Grammar School, St. Anthony's Grammar School and Sacred Heart Grammar School.

Two comprehensive and very well-attended community seminars highlighted the month's activities. These included a seminar on February 3rd entitled "Heart Health for Women," featuring Arthur Millman, MD, Chairman of Cardiology, as speaker. A second, equally successful program was held on February 17th and featured Peter Lenchur, MD, discussing the topic, "How To Keep A Healthy Heart." At both programs Trinitas staff provided free blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings, and body fat analysis.

On February 3, "National Wear Red Day," all employees were encouraged to wear red in support of the American Heart Association's campaign to create awareness about the high rate of heart disease among women and the steps women can take to make life style changes to prevent heart disease.