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    Heart Health
    March 2002 - March 2012
    For people without cardiac disease who have risk factors such as high cholesterol and hypertension. Exercise and education program helps people reduce risk for cardiovascular disease. Get individualized exercise program and guidelines to make healthy lifestyle changes. Supervised by RN and EP. MD referral required. Choose from one of the following two locations.
    Peninsula Medical Center
    Every  Mon - Fri         Time: To be announced
    Next meeting: 2/9/2010

    Mills Health Center
    Every  Mon - Fri         Time: To be announced
    Next meeting: 2/9/2010


    Medical Nutrition Therapy
    One on one sessions with a registered dietitian and certified diabetic educator who provide nutrition and lifestyle analysis with a personalized eating plan to manage pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease high cholesterol, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disease and weight management for adults and children.
    Date not yet chosen.To be announced

    Vascular Improvement Program
    April 2001 - December 2012
    For those experiencing leg pain or other circulation problems. MD referral required.
    Every  Mon, Wed, Fri         Time: To be announced
    Next meeting: 2/10/2010


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    Support Groups
    Mended Hearts Support Group
    April 2001 - December 2012
    Group is for open heart surgery candidates and survivors. Counselors who have had open heart surgery meet patients before and after surgery. First 30 minutes are open group discussion, followed by guest speakers including doctors, surgeons, specialists and health care insurance experts.
    Third Saturday  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM of every month
    Next meeting: 2/20/2010


    Stroke Support Group
    August 2006 - December 2012
    For people who have had a stroke and are able to participate in group discussions. Provides the opportunity to socialize, share feelings and learn how others are coping with similar problems. Enables people to give and receive emotional support.
    First Monday  3:00 - 4:30 PM of every month
    Next meeting: 3/1/2010


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