Every day brings another chance to be good to your heart, and Meridian's 365 Days of Heart Health campaign is your guide to making the right decisions every step of the way. Show the world your commitment to healthy, happy hearts by liking us on Facebook and adding our badge to your profile. Wi
Sadly, too many people put off getting a cardiac screening out of fear of being told something they don’t want to hear. Out of sight, out of mind; until it’s too late. But have no fear, most heart screenings and procedures are quick, painless, and noninvasive, and they’ll give you and your doctor an accurate picture of your heart health to help ensure that ticker keeps on ticking
Knowledge is power. Don't be a statistic. Cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of death in the Unites States. Get the information that could save your life February 27 at the Ocean Club in Stafford, where a Meridian Health expert will review and help to lower your risk for heart disease. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 1-800-DOCTORS or register online. Find more heart healthy events in your
Congestive heart failure – along with other cardiovascular disorders such as stroke, high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and rheumatic heart disease – is among the main causes of death for men and women in the United States today. Don’t miss a special lecture at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on February 27, where nurse practitioner Kim McCourt wil
Couldn’t it just be heartburn? When do I call 911? What can I do until help arrives? Make no mistake, knowing the warning signs of a heart attack -- and how to react -- will save someone’s life. These guidelines will help you make the right decisions when the clock is ticking and every second counts.
Get moving on your journey to a life that’s happier, healthier and more satisfying for everyone in your family with these FREE monthly e-newsletters courtesy of Meridian Health. Focusing on two of today’s hottest topics in health care -- children's health and cardiovascular health – these e-newsletters feature information on all the latest procedures, screenings and classes Meridian Health has t
Paint the Town Pink is a community-wide effort to raise awareness of the importance of annual mammography and encourage women in our community, aged 40 and older, to have their annual mammogram; raise money to provide mammograms for uninsured or under-insured women; and to make a difference in the lives of women in our community
Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, are all common symptoms of a heart attack, but have you ever just wondered what causes them? Steven Daniels, M.D., cardiologist affiliated with Meridian CardioVascular Network, takes us to the heart and provides an inside look of just what is happening inside during a heart attack
You’ve heard the saying you can’t choose your family, but the same can sometimes be applied to certain health risk factors. When it comes to heart disease some factors cannot be prevented, however Walter Miller, M.D., primary care physician and part of Meridian CardioVascular Network, provides us with a number of lifestyle modifications everyone can make to live a heart healthier life
Many people can recognize chest discomfort in the left arm as a symptom of a cardiovascular problem, but what you might not know is chest discomfort can manifest itself in other parts of the body as well. Michael Aaron, D.O., cardiologist affiliated with Meridian CardioVascular Networ, discusses the wide-range of symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD)
