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General Press Release - Launch of Mended Hearts Support Group
General Press Release
Launch of Mended Hearts Support Group
A Mended Hearts support group, in collaboration between Life Healthcare and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, is to be launched at Life Westville Hospital on Wednesday, March 23. The support group, which is to be held at the hospital every second month, will feature a variety of interesting and relevant cardiac topics. Everyone with an interest in cardiac well-being is welcome to attend. The support group will take place from 17h00 to 18h00.
The guest speaker on March 23 will be dietician Jennifer Eburne, who will discuss the importance of nutrition in the prevention of heart disease. A cooking demonstration illustrating the preparation of a healthy meal will be given by the hospital’s catering company, Royal Sechaba. Guests are invited to wear something red to promote health awareness and there will be lucky draws with prizes to be won.
Mended Hearts aims to give educational support and advice to survivors and their families. The HSFSA, in collaboration with Life Healthcare in KZN, will assist members through the recovery process by inviting speakers to forthcoming support groups meetings such as: cardiologists, occupational therapists, neurologists and dieticians. Topics will include: stroke prevention and recovery; managing high blood pressure and cholesterol; Learning CPR and how to handle medical emergencies; stress management; and living with diabetes.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa aims to create awareness of cardiovascular disease and make it known to the public that cardiovascular disease is a lifestyle disease which can affect people of all ages and backgrounds.
The support group is free of charge and everyone welcome. if you would like to book a seat or obtain more information, please contact Sr Rita Naidoo, unit manager of cardiac rehabilitation at Life Westville Hospital on (031) 251 6870 or (031) 251 6869 during office hours.
Issued by: Leanne Nyiri, Regional Marketing Manager: Life Healthcare KZN Region
Tel: (031) 313 7902 or email: leanne.nyiri@lifehealthcare.co.za
Launch of Mended Hearts Support Group
A Mended Hearts support group, in collaboration between Life Healthcare and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, is to be launched at Life Westville Hospital on Wednesday, March 23. The support group, which is to be held at the hospital every second month, will feature a variety of interesting and relevant cardiac topics. Everyone with an interest in cardiac well-being is welcome to attend. The support group will take place from 17h00 to 18h00.
The guest speaker on March 23 will be dietician Jennifer Eburne, who will discuss the importance of nutrition in the prevention of heart disease. A cooking demonstration illustrating the preparation of a healthy meal will be given by the hospital’s catering company, Royal Sechaba. Guests are invited to wear something red to promote health awareness and there will be lucky draws with prizes to be won.
Mended Hearts aims to give educational support and advice to survivors and their families. The HSFSA, in collaboration with Life Healthcare in KZN, will assist members through the recovery process by inviting speakers to forthcoming support groups meetings such as: cardiologists, occupational therapists, neurologists and dieticians. Topics will include: stroke prevention and recovery; managing high blood pressure and cholesterol; Learning CPR and how to handle medical emergencies; stress management; and living with diabetes.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa aims to create awareness of cardiovascular disease and make it known to the public that cardiovascular disease is a lifestyle disease which can affect people of all ages and backgrounds.
The support group is free of charge and everyone welcome. if you would like to book a seat or obtain more information, please contact Sr Rita Naidoo, unit manager of cardiac rehabilitation at Life Westville Hospital on (031) 251 6870 or (031) 251 6869 during office hours.
Issued by: Leanne Nyiri, Regional Marketing Manager: Life Healthcare KZN Region
Tel: (031) 313 7902 or email: leanne.nyiri@lifehealthcare.co.za
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