Lincoln Wellness Restaurant Co-op Program
In the interest of a healthier Lincoln, we've created a way to help keep that New Year's resolution for eating better. Nebraska Heart is partnering with Lincoln's premier dining establishments and challenged their award-winning chefs to create some new heart-healthy dishes. Look for table tents at your favorite bistro. And you never know, we might even pick up the tab...
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Wellness Tip:
Breathing
Many of us forget that oxygen is the most important chemical in your body. 70% of our bodies 'waste products' are removed through breathing. Deep breathing exercises have always been 'trendy' but few people actually do them!
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1.800.NHI.DOCS
(1.800.644.3627)
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7440 South 91st Street
Lincoln, NE 68526
Blood Pressure Screening (free)
Nebraska Heart offers free blood pressure screenings twice a month. Visit the Nebraska Heart table, located next to the customer service desk, at Westfield Shopping Mall in Lincoln.
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Take Control of Your Cholesterol
In September, join Beth Brey, Mid-Level Provider, to learn about cholesterol, risk factors, and lifestyle changes to lower your risk of heart disease. Proper treatment of high cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiac death, heart attacks, revascularization procedures, and peripheral artery disease by 25-50 percent.
Thursday, September 9th, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Westfield Gateway Mall, Lincoln
To register, please call 328.3865.
Thursday, September 16th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Nebraska Heart Institute, Lincoln
To register, please call 328.3865.
CPR/HeartSaver AED Course (free)
Would you know what to do if someone close to you needed life-saving CPR? The Nebraska Heart Institute offers free CPR/HeartSaver CPR classes. Classes are held the 4th Wednesday of every other month. Choose a date that best suits your schedule:
November 24th
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nebraska Heart Institute
Medical Office Building, Classrooms
7440 South 91st Street, Lincoln
To register, call 402.328.3865 (seating limited)
** This course is intended for non-healthcare providers **
Varicose Vein Screening
Do you experience discomfort, swelling, or have varicose veins? If so, you may be suffering from superficial venous reflux disease. Nebraska Heart can treat patients with the revolutionary VNUS Closure procedure, a minimally invasive and comfortable alternative to painful vein stripping surgery.
Free Screening: Next Screening TBA, By appointment only
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Nebraska Heart Hospital
To schedule an appointment, please call 402.328.3865.