Two women will be honored as 'Women with Heart' on Tuesday
Two Smith County women who overcame heart disease with help from Trinity Mother Frances Lewis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital will be recognized Tuesday during a special program at Rose Heights Church.
Barbara Davis Staley and Joan Nash are among the women recognized as “women with heart.” The selection process was conducted from candidates gathered in November.
According to a report from the American Heart Association, heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases account for about half of the deaths of American women. Additionally, one in three women over the age of 65 has some type of heart disease. It is no longer considered a disease that only affects men.
The Women With Heart event aims to educate attendees about the risks of heart disease.
The event will also feature food, fellowship, door prizes and an information booth. It begins at Rose Heights Church (2120 Old Omen Road) at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, organizers are asking attendees to reserve their spot by calling 903-606-3627.
Fit City Day in the Park returns on February 27th
Fit City Day in the Park will be held on February 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waldert Park, 701 W. 32nd St.
There will be a 1-mile Wellness Walk, East Texas Plank Challenge, vendor booths, healthy snacks and drinks, and Tyler ISD elementary students will compete for a $500 donation to their school.
The event was originally scheduled for November 7th at Bergfeld Park, but was canceled due to inclement weather.
Previous Fit City Day in the Park events were held in 2011 and 2012. Since the Fit City Coalition was formed in 2010, the event has served as an opportunity to introduce health and wellness resources to the community.
UT Health Northeast offers a series of free diabetes education classes
UT Health Northeast officials encourage individuals and families with diabetes to learn more, connect and overcome this serious disease by attending free Empower Diabetes classes. Masu.
The goal of the Empower Diabetes program is to effectively manage disease management. Sessions include a free her A1C test, giveaways, and door prizes.
Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. To register, call 903-877-7569 or email krista.lindley@uthct.edu.
Short session topics include:
February 16th
• 9-10am – Medication/Insulin
• 9:00am to 10:30am – Monitoring
• 10:30-11am – Stress/Coping
February 23rd
• 9am to 10am – Exercise
• 10am to 11am – Foot Care
March 2
• 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Meal planning.
• 10:30-11am – Goal Setting
March 29th
• 9am to 11am – Alumni/Follow-up Class