Penn Heart and Vascular Center Celebrates Heart Month

To combat heart disease and educate the public on how to decrease the risk for heart disease and stroke, Congress and the American Heart Association have proclaimed February to be American Heart Month. All month, Penn Medicine partners with the American Heart Association to promote awareness of heart disease and raise research funds to develop innovative prevention methods and treatment options.

This month, choose to be heart healthy with help from Penn Heart and Vascular. By making heart healthy choices, you establish healthy habits that can reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke over time. The cardiologists in Penn's Preventive Cardiology program are available to assess your risk for heart disease and develop a personalized treatment plan designed to fit your lifestyle and improve your cardiovascular health.

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Help Patients. Give Blood!

The Penn Medicine Blood Donation Center recently opened at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Located on the Penn Tower bridge level, the center ensures a continuous, uninterrupted supply of blood for Penn Medicine patients. One out of every 10 hospital patients needs a blood transfusion, and they depend on the generosity of Penn Medicine patients, visitors and staff. To donate blood, call 800-789-PENN (7366). Walk-in appointments are welcome and will be accommodated as quickly as possible.

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Lose the Weight and Gain Yourself

If you have lost weight only to regain it over and over again, or are thinking about weight loss surgery, it’s time to get your questions answered. Join Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program surgeons and staff at a free information session in your community. All programs are held from 7-8:30 pm at the following locations.

Program surgeons and staff answer patients’ questions about weight loss surgery and discuss the latest treatment options. Information sessions are free, but registration is required. To register, please call 800-789-PENN (7366).

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