Heart to Heart: Heart Health Through Weight Loss

Heart Health Through Weight Loss

Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Presented by Melinda Hass, MD, FACS, UnityPoint Clinic Surgery

In this Heart to Heart event, Melinda Hass, MD, FACS, UnityPoint Clinic Surgery will discuss the benefits of weight loss for heart health. Dr. Hass will share how modest weight loss can reduce risks of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Dr. Hass will cover options in our Weight Management Specialists clinic including lifestyle changes, medical treatments and surgical options. Learn about cardiovascular risks associated with being overweight and how weight loss can help. Get practical advice on creating a balanced diet and incorporating regular physical activity to support weight loss and heart health.

We are offering blood pressure checks and lipid panel testing before the event.

If you would like to have a no cost lipid panel test done (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides) using a finger prick, leave your name and phone number at (309) 779-5399 and we will call you back with your scheduled time.  

We look forward to seeing you in person at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island campus, 2701 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201.