WATCH: Red for healthy hearts
Life Fourways Hospital in Fourways turned red to raise awareness for World Heart Day. Click here see how the hospital building becomes red
Life Fourways Hospital turned bright red for World Heart Day on 29 September.
Jane Lamprey, marketing manager at Life Fourways Hospital said the World Heart Federation requested that all iconic buildings and statues across the globe be lit up in red to create awareness about heart health.
“Because of our relationship with the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, who recently opened a Gauteng office in Life Fourways Hospital, we decided to light up our building as well,” said Lamprey.
She added that Life Fourways implemented a cardiac excellence programme to emphasise heart awareness month.
With the help of its cardiac team, the hospital has initiated a number of clinical interventions, based on international best practice, in its cardiac unit. According to a statement issued by the hospital, these interventions have been proven to significantly reduce the incidence of death in patients who have suffered heart attacks. The interventions also ensure that these patients are given the best possible chance of survival and a full recovery.
Healthy heart tips:
- Eat healthy food
- Stay active
- Stop smoking
- Know your numbers: your blood glucose levels, blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI)
“You can make every day a heart day. Be heart smart by adopting a healthy lifestyle, having regular check-ups and consulting a specialist if you think you might have a heart problem.”
Details: Heart and Stroke Foundation 011 875 1403
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