,p. Cardiologist Philip Chustz, MD, appeared on the WLBT afternoon program to discuss women and their risk factors for heart disease.
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Cardiologist Talks About Women and Heart Disease
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Life’s Simple 7 Can Help Protect Your Heart Disease Risks
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Baptist Cardiovascular Surgery Director Jose Sosa talks with Fox 40 about the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple Seven to protect your heart against disease.
7 Risk Factors to Safeguard Your Heart
Friday, February 3rd, 2012There are seven important risk factors that you need to know to safeguardyour health–cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, smoking status,physical activity, healthy diet and body mass index. These are key indicators of your risk for major illness. Know your “Life’s Simple Seven” and take action to reduce your chances of developing heart disease and other major chronic [...]
February 4: Heart DAY
Thursday, January 26th, 2012February 4: HEART DAY — $25 Heart Day features the “Heart Basic” package of Baptist’s comprehensive “Healthy Life Screenings” program. This screening, held by appointment,is available for adults ages 18 and older. You are required to fast for 12hours before your scheduled screening. Valued at $450, the Heart Basic package includes:• Heart risk assessment• Blood [...]
Annual Heart Day Set for Saturday February 4
Monday, January 9th, 2012Monday through Friday, Baptist offers a low-cost heart screening. And, each year, the first Saturday in February kicks-off the National Heart Month with this screening. Click the title to learn more and register now.
Baptist Announces Medical Directors for Cardiovascular Services
Friday, January 6th, 2012Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., announces Executive Medical Directors for its cardiovascular services. Alfredo Figueroa, MD, and James Warnock, Jr., MD, both of Jackson Heart Clinic, have been named Executive Medical Directors for Baptist Cardiovascular Services. Dr. Figueroa is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is also chief [...]
Baptist is First in Jackson Selected for Breakthrough Heart Valve Technology
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Baptist has been named the first hospital in Jackson to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology for the treatment of aortic stenosis in selected patients.
Free Seminar on women and heart disease.
Saturday, November 12th, 2011Join Baptist on November 15 at 11:45 am, at Baptist Healthplex-Clinton with Cardiologist William Harper, MD for WOMEN: CHALLENGES OF THE HEART. Heart disease can occur in men and women very differently. For example, do you know what role female hormones play in heart health? Join Baptist’s cardiologists to find out what specific challenges women face and [...]
Baptist offers free seminar for women and their hearts
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011Join Baptist and Cardiologist Chris Waterer, MD for “WOMEN: CHALLENGES OF THE HEART.” Heart disease can occur in men and women very differently. For example, do you know what role female hormones play in heart health? Join Baptist’s cardiologists to find out what specific challenges women face and what to do about them. This is [...]
October 25: Free LOVELY LEGS VEIN SCREENING
Friday, October 21st, 2011Are you tired of hiding your legs? If you’re ready to wear skirts and shorts for tennis, golf and walking the beach, you’re invited to this free screening. A clinician will review a brief venous medical history and examine any questionable veins in your legs. Additionally, a surgeon will consult with you on possible treatment [...]
