FOR

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Feb. XX, 2017

CONTACT:
Kristine Richmond
M3 Group
(517) 203-3333
kristine@m3group.biz

February is American Heart Month
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital encourages community members to know how to
identify and prevent heart disease.

LANSING, MI During American Heart Month, Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital (HGB) urges the
community to learn and engage in heart healthy practices.

Research funded by the American Heart Association has found, once again, that heart disease is the most
prevalent cause of death for Americans, accounting for 1 in 7 deaths, claiming more lives each year than
all forms of cancer and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease combined.

With the predominant risk of heart and cardiovascular disease, HGB is offering patients and community
members ways to combat their risk and improve their quality of life. A healthy lifestyle is attainable with
simple and positive changes.

Not all fats are bad fats. Replace solid, saturated fats from animals with healthy fats like liquid
oils, nuts, and fatty fish.
Add color to your diet. The easiest way to make sure you get a variety of vitamins and minerals is
by eating colorful fruits and vegetables.
Start being active a little each day. Adults are recommended about 150 minutes of activity every
week, or just 10-15 minutes twice a day.
Dont let stress take over. Stress may affect behaviors linked to heart disease like overeating,
high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. Manage your stress positively with physical
activity or relaxation techniques.
Learn how to identify a heart attack. Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and pain in
arms, back or neck are all warning signs of a heart attack. If present, immediately call 9-1-1.
Take advantage of HGB resources. The HGB Heart Station offers several tests as well as cardiac
consultations and evaluations for patients. Learn more on their website under services > Heart
Station.

To promote simple and life changing practices, HGB will be hosting events focused on heart health
throughout February. Through these FREE events, participants will find they can combat the risk of heart
and cardiovascular disease with the choices they make everyday. The full calendar of HGB events can be
found on their website under news & events.


Interactive Heart Health Event will be held on February 14 from 11:45am to 1:00pm at AL!VE, 800
W. Lawrence Ave. in Charlotte. Lunch is included for those who pre-register by Friday, Feb. 10.
Call 517-541-5800.
Women and a Heart Healthy Diet will be held on February 28 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the
Breast Care Center at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, 321 E. Harris Street in Charlotte. Call
517-541-5805 to register or for more information.

HGB in Charlotte, Mich., has been the communitys choice for health care for more than 80 years and is
committed to providing quality care and enhancing the vitality of the community. Visit hgbhealth.com to
learn why trusted relationships, strong capabilities and high-caliber physicians bring us together in
health.

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http://professional.heart.org/idc/groups/ahamah-
public/@wcm/@sop/@smd/documents/downloadable/ucm_491265.pdf

https://www.hgbhealth.com/news-events/event-calendar