Heart and Vascular Care - Education and Screening Programs
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women!
Cardiovascular disease affects 58 million people.
Preventive screenings are invaluable in predetermining your risk for heart and/or vascular disease.Hunterdon Medical Center sponsors multiple Heath Fairs throughout the year. Be sure to check our calendar of events often.
Know Your numbers! Know Your risks!: A cardiovascular risk factor analysis which provides you with a 10 year projection for having a heart attack. This screening assessment includes blood pressure,weight, and BMI ( Body Mass Index) measurement,as well as a personal risk factor inventory and interpretation of cholesterol levels.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screenings: One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has PAD, a condition that increases your risk for heart attack and stroke. PAD occurs when arteries outside of the heart, especially in your legs, become clogged with plaque and limit blood flow causing pain or cramping.
The Ankle/Brachial Index test (ABI), is a painless exam that compares the blood pressure readings in your ankles with the blood pressure readings in your arms. Based on your results you are placed in a risk category. Education is provided about lifestyle changes that can decrease your chance of getting PAD.
Screenings for Seniors: Various blood pressure and PAD screenings are offered in partnership with the Hunterdon County Division of Senior Services throughout the county.
- Blood Pressure Screenings are offered free of charge to those 50 years and older on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:00-12:00 at the Senior Center ,4 Gauntt Place, Flemington NJ.
- April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 15th.
- PAD Screenings ( for high risk clients ) are offered free of charge to those 50 years and older on the second Tuesday of every other month from 10:00-12:00 at the Senior Center.
May 10th, July 12th, September 13th, November 15th ( By appointment only. Please contact Eleanor Langeveld at 908-782-7224 to register for an ABI test for PAD)
- Free Health Screenings are are offered twice a year (Spring and Fall) to Hunterdon County residents between the ages of 50-64 years of age who are uninsured or underinsured. Screening tests and consultations include: Balance Assessment ,Blood Pressure,Cardiovascular Risk Assessment,Colorectal Risk Factor/Screen, fasting Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile, Depression Screening, Diabetes/Nutrition Consult, Oral and Skin Cancer Screens, Podiatry (Foot) Screen, Visual Acuity & Internal Pressure, and PAD/ABI testing. Pre-registration for these free Health Screenings is required. Call Eleanor Langeveld at 908-782-7224 for more information. The LINK can help you with transportation needs: 800-842-0531.
Saturday April 16, 2011- 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon- Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington,NJ.
Saturday October 15,2011- 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.- Senior Center, 4 Gauntt Place, Flemington,NJ.
- Brunch and Learn Programs will be held free of charge for those 50 years and older from 10:00-11:30 at the Senior Center (4 Gauntt Place, Flemington). Various health topics will be discussed by Hunterdon Medical Center professionals. Pre-register for these health and wellness programs,by calling Eleanor Langeveld at 908-782-7224. Dates for the 2011"Brunch and Learn" Programs are as follows:
March 4th- Eye Health: Maintaining Vision for a Lifetime
April 1st- Stress Busters: Managing Everyday Stressors
May 13th-Blood Pressure: How Do You Measure Up?
June 3rd- UV/Sun & Heat Safety Tips
July 8th-How To Improve your Hearing *(Held at Heritage Village in Lambertville)
August 2nd-Arthritis: Living Pain Free *( Held at North Hunterdon Senior Center)
September 9th- Nutrition: Are you Eating A Balanced Diet?
October 7th-Living Well with Diabetes
- November 4th-Hypothermia:How to Protect Yourself
- December 2nd-Seasonal Affective Disorder
Please contact the Hunterdon County Division of Senior Services for further details at 908-788-9200.
The Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management offers a variety of diet and weight loss programs to assist people with heart disease make long-term lifestyle changes and meet their health goals.
In association with the Medical Imaging Department at Hunterdon Medical Center, Heart and Vascular Care offers Cardiac Scoring. Cardiac scoring helps you understand your risk for heart disease.
The Cardiologists at Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates provide ongoing care for patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, lipid disorders, congestive heart failure and those who have had heart surgery.