Although nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat. That’s why knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index numbers is a vital step toward long-term heart health.
Launched by the American Heart Association, Go Red for Women is a comprehensive platform designed to encourage women to take charge of their own heart health and increase awareness of cardiovascular disease, which causes 1 in 3 deaths among women each year.
To support this effort, the Employee Medical Clinic and Well-Being Team invites you to take part in a number of heart healthy events taking place Friday, February 7. On this day, all employees are also invited to where red in recognition of Go Red for Women Day.
Here are more details on the events taking place.
Texas Medical Center
Location: Fresh Bistro in the Pavilion for Women
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During this time, clinic staff will be on-hand to conduct heart education and blood pressure screenings, which can help assess an individual’s risk for heart disease and stroke. Heart health education and well-being resources will also be available. In partnership with Morrison Chefs, employees will also be eligible to receive a complimentary heart-healthy sweet with the purchase of a heart-healthy meal (while supplies last).
Meyer
Location: Meyer Market
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heart health education and well-being resources will be available. Complimentary heart-healthy sweets will also be provided by Morrison Chefs with the purchase of a heart-healthy meal (while supplies last).
The Woodlands
Location: Coffee Shop and Café
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heart health education and well-being resources will be available. Complimentary heart-healthy sweets will also be provided by Morrison Chefs with the purchase of a heart-healthy meal (while supplies last).
West Campus
Location: Dot’s Cafeteria and Coffee shop
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heart health education and well-being resources will be available. Complimentary heart-healthy sweets will also be provided by Morrison Chefs with the purchase of a heart-healthy meal (while supplies last).
Well-Being Resources
If you have not done so already, now is the time to schedule an annual physical with your health care provider. Texas Children’s Employee Medical Clinic provides full-service primary care, including annual physicals and the well-being physical, which offers a more in-depth and comprehensive approach to understanding your key health numbers. Complimentary health and nutrition coaching is also available to help you achieve your health and well-being goals.
To view Employee Medical Clinic locations and hours of operation, please visit us on Connect. To make an appointment, please call 832-824-2424.