Go Red^® Events & Classes

Go Red Connect Casting Calls
February 7, 4 – 7 p.m. (Mayfair  Mall) and February 8, 4 – 7 p.m. (Southridge Mall)
We want to hear your story of how heart disease and stroke have affected you, whether you are a survivor yourself, or have experienced it through a loved one. Participants will be considered for the national Go Red For Women^® campaign, which features real women from across the country.
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Make It Your Mission to Fight Heart Disease in Women
Multiple dates/locations
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women age 20 and over, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. Join us for this free program designed to educate and empower you to make choices to reduce your risk for heart disease. Attend this program.

ProHealthy Cooking: Heart Healthy Cooking for the One You Love
February 9, 6 – 8 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
February is the perfect month to celebrate sweethearts. What better way to show you care than by preparing a delicious, heart-healthy meal? Sign up for this special cooking class and you'll learn how to do just that. Better yet, take the class with someone special and learn together! Watch while registered dietician, Tammy Gallow, prepares healthy and tasty foods appropriate for a Mediterranean-style diet. This special cooking demonstration will include samples to taste, recipes, nutritional information on the foods being prepared, cooking tips and hints. Register now!

Party Hearty Zumbathon for AHA Go Red
February 17, 6 – 8 p.m. (West Wood Health & Fitness Center)
Join us for this heart-thumpin’, body-shakin’ Zumba^® Fitness party benefiting the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women^® campaign! Find out more!

Life's Simple 7: Seven Steps to a Healthier You™
February 20, 1 – 2 p.m. (Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital)
Learn more about what you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease through seven modifiable risk factors (get active, control cholesterol, eat better, manage blood pressure, lose weight, reduce blood sugar and stop smoking) with the American Heart Association's My Life Check™ Live Better with Life's Simple 7™ program. Find out more or register today!

Heart Disease: Know Your Risks & How to Improve Them
February 22, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
Heart disease and stroke can largely be prevented if you work to lower your risks. There are a range of factors that can increase your risk of developing heart disease and stroke.  The more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Join us for a discussion with Imad A. Katib, MD, FACC, to learn about the best strategies to reduce your risk. Don't miss this program!

March

A four-session class designed for individuals who want to use diet and lifestyle changes to manage lipids and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes. This class provides plenty of time for questions and includes information about fat types, soluble fiber, supplements, carbohydrates, Mediterranean diet and blood sugar. Taught by a registered dietitian. Register today!

Weight Loss:  It's More Than Just Counting Calories
March 6, 6:30 – 8 p.m. (Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital)
Overcome barriers that have kept you from losing weight in the past. This program includes the main components of weight loss including nutrition, exercise, behavior change and motivational tips. Join Julie Larsen, MD, and learn how to make simple changes that will improve your health and help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. You'll also leave with references and websites to help you develop a weight-loss plan. Find out more!

NEW! Virtual Grocery Store Tour
March 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
We're bringing the grocery store to you!  Attend this FREE presentation to virtually walk the aisles of a local grocery store with a registered dietitian as you learn to select heart-healthy foods from every section of the grocery store. Register now!

When Is Your Cup Too Full?
March 12, 6 – 7 p.m. (Shorehaven's Center for Life Enrichment, 1306 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc)
Are you experiencing increased fatigue, headaches, stomach distress or other physical ailments lately? Do you sometimes want to stay home from the job, volunteer work, or other commitments you've made? Are you finding yourself more irritable and having less patience with others or while driving? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your cup may be too full. Come and learn some helpful stress-management awareness tips and skills to improve the quality of your life. Register now!

Make It Your Mission to Fight Heart Disease in Women
March 13, 9 – 10 a.m. (The Heritage, East Troy)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women age 20 and over, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. Join us for this free program designed to educate and empower you to make choices to reduce your risk for heart disease. Attend this program.

Label Logic
March 13, 1 – 2 p.m. (Lake Country Landing, Oconomowoc)
Confused about what to buy at grocery store? Join Tammy Gallow, registered dietitian, to learn how to read food labels to make grocery shopping easy and your meals more healthy and nutritious! Sign up for this special program today!

Spice Your Way to a Healthier Life
March 20, 7 – 8 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
Dry spices no longer have water that's found in herbs, so they're very concentrated packages of health benefits. Scientific research is finding that spices are loaded with unique health-enhancing compounds. Attend this talk to learn about how to add antioxidants to your everyday meals without adding sugar or salt to protect against heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out more or register today!

April

With food prices soaring, can we really afford to eat healthy meals? The answer is yes, with some planning. Learn how to plan nutritious, low-fat meals without breaking the bank with helpful tips on planning, shopping and cooking. (And you won’t have to sacrifice delicious, healthy meals!)  Attend this program.