Lane Celebrates National Heart Health Month

From Lane RMC
    In celebration of February being National Heart Health Month, Lane Regional Medical Center is bringing awareness to heart health issues such as heart attacks, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke and obesity.  These concerns are not limited to adults, but affect children as well.  
FACEBOOK
    An informational campaign on Lane’s Facebook page will make eating healthier and exercising not only easier but a lot more fun!  
    Each day in February heart-healthy recipes, exercises ideas, and other informative and fun resources will be posted to help keep the whole family on track toward achieving a healthier lifestyle. 
    To join the fun, see the daily updates, or contribute your own recipes and exercise ideas, simply “Like” the LaneRMC page at Facebook.com/LaneRMC
KEEP THE BEAT
    On Saturday, February 21st, Lane RMC and Cardiovascular Institute of the South are hosting “Keep the Beat,” a FREE, Bystander CPR training event at First Baptist Church of St. Francisville, 12404 LA Hwy 10.  There will be two sessions to choose from 8 a.m. OR 10 a.m.   
    Participants ages 8-88 will learn how to maintain vital blood flow to the brain and heart until the ambulance arrives, as well as how to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. 
    Special guest, Superintendent of West Feliciana Parish Schools Hollis Milton, will share the story of his recent heart attack.
    Register online at LaneRMC.org or call 225-658-4587 by Thursday, Feb. 19th to reserve your space.
PAINT THE TOWN RED
    And, remember to support the American Heart Association by wearing RED on Friday, February 13th for Paint the Town Red!  
    For free educational materials, “Wear Red Day” stickers, and paper hearts that can be sold in your business, please contact Jody Dake, Event Specialist with the American Heart Association, at 225-328-4551 or via email at [email protected]