Sat, Oct 21
|Shelburne Community Center
Heart Health Session #2 - Numbers that Matter
Join us for our second Heart Health Event – Numbers That Matter, where we'll explore the critical numbers that impact your heart health. This event will feature informative sessions, health screenings, interactive activities, and expert speakers. Learn more and RSVP below! (Space is Limited)
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2023, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Shelburne Community Center, 2730 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA
About the event
Event Overview
"Numbers That Matter" is a heart health awareness event aimed at educating participants about the importance of monitoring key cardiovascular health metrics. The event will feature informative sessions, health screenings, interactive activities, and expert speakers.
Take control, live longer, and thrive. Your heart matters – check your numbers today for a brighter, healthier tomorrow!
Date: October 21, 2023
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: Shelburne Community Center
2730 Washington Street
Boston, MA
Proposed Schedule
Registration and Welcome - [10:30 AM - 11:00 AM]
MGH Health Van
Registration Desk Opens
Welcome and Registration Materials Distribution
Blood pressure screening
Opening Session [11:00 AM - 11:10 AM] - Dorothea Jones, President, ULEM Guild & Ronald Lammy, President, Elder Health Disparities Coalition
Introduction to the Event
Importance of Monitoring Cardiovascular Health Metrics and Elder Health Disparities
Overview of the Day's Schedule
Session 1: "Understanding Your Heart Health Numbers" [11:15 AM - 11:30 PM] - Mass. General Brigham Health Van
Exploring Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Glucose Levels
Role of Each Metric in Heart Health
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Numbers
Session 2: "Long Covid and Your Heart Health" [11:35 PM - 12:15 PM] - Oyere Onuma M.D., Cardiologist, Mass. General Brigham
Effects of Long Covid in our community
Nutrition and Long Covid
Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines
Stress Management Techniques
Session 3: Advocating for your Health [12:20 - 12:50] - Brandon Ransom M.S.. Nutritionist, Include Heart
Health Advocacy Toolkit
Advocacy throughout the Lifespan
Health Advocacy Mastermind Activity
Session 4: Easy Yoga Movement [12:55 PM - 1:20]
Closing Remarks and Raffle Draw - [1:25 PM - 1:30 PM]
Recap of the Day's Highlights
Raffle Draw for Prizes and Giveaways
Thanking Participants, Speakers, and Sponsors
Event Conclusion [1:25 PM]
Event Concludes
Distribution of Informational Materials and Resources