It's about a lot more than just Valentine's Day

We're celebrating American Heart Month throughout February by providing tools, tips, information and health screenings to help us all live heart-healthy lives. Don't miss these events, talks and radio appearances by our cardiologists on subjects that are close to your heart. Then, take a heart health quiz or use the heart disease risk calculator in our Mayo Clinic Health Library.

Leg Alert Screening for Your Heart
(Free screening for PAD--Peripheral Arterial Disease)
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, could be an indicator of a life-threatening heart condition. PAD develops when blocked vessels reduce blood flow to the arms and legs. Riverside is offering fast, free screenings during February.

Free screenings. Call (757) 875-7880 to pre-register.

Thursday, February 9th
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 25th
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Cardiovascular Center of Hampton Roads, on the campus of Riverside Regional Medical Center, Annex, first floor.

"The Doctor is In" Online Chat
Join us online to chat LIVE with Riverside cardiologist, Mark Clark, MD.

What You Can Do for Better Heart Health
Mark Clark, MD
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Free at www.riversideonline.com/calendar/livechat

"The Doctor Is In" Patrick Henry Mall Talk
The popular Mall Talk series continues with a focus on heart health.
Listen to Your Heart: A Quick Guide to Cardiovascular Health

Richard R. Edwards, MD, Cardiologist,
Riverside Medical Group Physician

Free lecture, no registration.
Wednesday, February 29th at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Patrick Henry Mall, Food Court

Healthy Cooking Class: Savory Soups
Learn to make heart healthy soups.
$20 fee includes your food.
Call to register (757) 345-3050.
February 20th, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Healthcare Center-Williamsburg, 120 Kings Way, Williamsburg

Additional Talks and Events
Don't miss hearing our cardiologists discuss heart health at these other venues:

Dr. Adinaro, Riverside cardiologist will appear on TheTide 97.3 FM to discuss heart health. The live show airs on February 21^st at 7:30 a.m. and portions are rebroadcast in the following weeks.

Dr. Gillen, Riverside cardiologist, will appear on the WNIS "Ask the Expert" call-in show to talk about heart health. Feb. 8^th live show and rebroadcast on Feb. 22.

Dr. Chou Riverside cardiologist, will discuss "Women and Heart Disease" at the Asbury Wesleyan Church, Harpersville Road, Newport News, Saturday, February 18^th at 12:30 p.m.