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Red Month in Guyra
29 April 2008
Heart disease remains the major cause of death for both men and women in Australia, which is what’s prompted Guyra Community Health Nurse Sue Adams to take up the Red Month challenge.
Mrs Adams said the National Heart Foundation has extended its normal Heart Week promotion to cover the whole month of May – calling it Red Month.
"There are quite a few things which contribute to heart disease – some are inherited and some are directly related to the lifestyles we choose," she said.
Mrs Adams is also inviting community members to take up the Red Month challenge.
"I’ll be running five free community sessions during May, starting on Tuesday 6 May with a major introductory session, which will introduce what it means to keep your heart healthy. It will also include an opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and even have an ECG, which measures the rhythm of your heart.
All sessions will be held in the HACC Room at the rear of the Guyra MPS and morning tea will be provided.
Mrs Adams said participants will also be given take-home information about heart health to read and share with their family and friends.
Other sessions will be one hour in duration, from 10-11am.
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Tues 13 May –Exercise, food, blood sugar, cholesterol and diabetes and what effect they have on your heart•
Thurs 15 May – Quitting for good, the effect of smoking on your heart and what support is available•
Tues 20 May – Being in charge of your life with a healthy outlook and exercise•
Thurs 22 May – (Topic to be finalised depending on participant interests)Anyone wanting further information acan call Sue Adams at the Community Health Centre on 6738 4042.
Contact: Kay Cope
Phone: 6776 9817
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