Palm Beach County, Fla. –February 9, 2024 – The Palm Beach Health Network is encouraging the community to prioritize their heart health this February, which is American Heart Month.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America. However, there are ways to reduce or eliminate the risk of developing it, such as exercising and a healthy diet.
Additionally, the Palm Beach Health Network is offering complimentary events and screenings to promote heart health, here is a list of location, date, and time:
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
- Every Sunday – The Gardens GreenMarket – Blood Pressure Screenings 8am-1pm – 10500 N Military Trail
- 20 – Hands-Only CPR Class – 6pm PBGFR Station 61 – 4425 Burns Road (RSVP Required)
Good Samaritan Medical Center
- 23 – Presentation with Dr. Waldo at Palm Beach Recreation Center
- 27 – Heart Healthy at the Watermark with cardiologist Dr. Oral Waldo
Delray Medical Center
- 13 – Management of Atrial Fibrillation discussion with electrophysiologist Dr. Yoel Vivas at South County Civic Center 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- 15 – Heart Matters Screenings, testing blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index and cholesterol levels in Delray Medical Center’s lobby from 8am to 10am
- 22 – Mended Hears of Delray, peer-support group for patients with cardiovascular disease in the Cardiac Rehab Conference Room at Delray Medical Center 11am to 12pm
For more information about cardiovascular health, or to attend a screening at one of our locations, please visit www.PalmBeachHealthNetwork.com.
About Palm Beach Health Network
The Palm Beach Health Network (PBHN), comprising six hospitals and care centers spanning Palm Beach County, is the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County. Our hospitals, including Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and West Boca Medical Center, along with a large multi-specialty physician group, various ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient diagnostic facilities, is recognized for providing the highest quality healthcare, combining cutting-edge health services with patient-centric care. With the greatest longevity in the community, along with hospitals and care centers that span the entirety of Palm Beach County, more patients trust PBHN than any other in the region.
