Celebrate Go Red for Women by wearing red this Friday, February 5 to raise awareness for heart disease. Texas Children’s badge holders who wear red on this day will receive a free heart healthy sweet* during lunchtime at the following Texas Children’s dining locations:
- Pavilion for Women Fresh Bistro
- Clinical Care Center Food Court
- West Campus Luby’s DOTS Kitchen
For heart health education, blood pressure checks, and to meet the new Employee Medical Clinic providers, please stop by the Employee Health and Wellness Go Red for Women booth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, February 5 at the Pavilion for Women Fresh Bistro. In addition to these offerings, the Employee Medical Clinic offers a Healthy Heart Program free of charge for employees. The Healthy Heart program features three individual sessions with a Registered Dietitian who will work with you to improve your blood pressure or cholesterol through healthy lifestyle modifications including nutrition, meal planning, physical activity, blood pressure monitoring, and stress management. The Employee Medical Clinic supports your personal health needs and offers convenient access to exceptional primary and acute care services on Main Campus. The clinic delivers many additional services including health coaching, physical therapy, nutrition consultations, and diabetes education.
For more information about the Healthy Heart Program or to make an appointment, please call Ext. 4-2150, option 2. Click on the image above to learn more about six popular food items that can add high levels of sodium to your diet. Share how you Go Red this Friday by using the hashtag #TexasChildrensGoRed.
*Free heart healthy sweet with purchase and while supplies last to Texas Children’s badge holders wearing, or accessorized, in red.