
The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to partner with the University of Rochester Medicine to offer educational sessions focusing on heart health throughout the year across our Association. Each session is free to attend. Teams from UR Medicine will also be on hand for blood pressure screenings and CPR demonstrations at each location.
SESSION SCHEDULE & TOPICS
EXERCISE AND HEART HEALTH
- Schottland Family YMCA: 10 am | Tuesday, March 28, 2023
- Blood Pressure Screening & CPR Demonstrations 9 am to Noon
HYPERTENSION
- Eastside Family YMCA: 10 am | Wednesday, May 17, 2023
- Blood Pressure Screening & CPR Demonstrations 9 am to Noon
CHEST PAIN 101
- Maplewood Family YMCA 11 am | Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Blood Pressure Screening & CPR Demonstrations 9 am to Noon
BECOME HEART SMART: FIVE KEYS TO A HEALTHY HEART
- Northwest Family YMCA 10 am | Wednesday, November 8, 2023
- Join URMC Cardiology Fellows, Dr. Neil Gupta and Dr. Ming Wu, for this session focusing on:
- Smoking cessation
- Heart healthy diet
- Exercise both aerobic and strength training
- Lipid management including medications
- Blood pressure management including typical medications
- Join URMC Cardiology Fellows, Dr. Neil Gupta and Dr. Ming Wu, for this session focusing on:
- Blood Pressure Screening & CPR Demonstrations 9 am to Noon