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Southeast Alabama Medical Center - Hearts 'n' Motion
Each year on a Saturday during February (Heart Awareness Month), Southeast Alabama Medical Center (SAMC) hosts a free, three-hour, cardiac-wellness event at a local civic center. The message of Hearts 'n' Motion is: "Get active. Stay active. Eat healthier." Attendees have access to a variety of health screenings and measurements. High-energy activities include exercise and dancing demonstrations, in which attendees are encouraged to participate. Hearts 'n' Motion also includes a question-and-answer forum with cardiologists, a short quiz on women's health, and sample dishes prepared by students from the Culinary Arts Department.
What is it?
Each year on a Saturday during February (Heart Awareness Month), Southeast Alabama Medical Center (SAMC) hosts a free, three-hour, cardiac-wellness event at a local civic center. The message of Hearts 'n' Motion is: "Get active. Stay active. Eat healthier." Attendees have access to a variety of health screenings and measurements. High-energy activities include exercise and dancing demonstrations, in which attendees are encouraged to participate. Hearts 'n' Motion also includes a question-and-answer forum with cardiologists, a short quiz on women's health, and sample dishes prepared by students from the Culinary Arts Department.
Who is it for?
Area residents.
Why do they do it?
The event is part of SAMC's mission to provide health care and promote wellness to those they serve.
Impact
Nearly 600 people attended the 2012 event, and 164 people had blood drawn for health screenings.
Contact: Gloria Biddings
Health Education Coordinator
Telephone: 334-793-8096
E-mail: gbiddings@samc.org
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