American Heart Month
You can support the health of your heart by implementing positive changes in your lifestyle today. Adopting healthy habits not only benefits your heart but also lowers the risk of other conditions, providing an additional incentive to embrace these tips wholeheartedly. Get regular screenings with your doctor to keep tabs on your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar to manage your risk for heart disease and stroke.
National Wear Red Day is February 2Show your support and wear red on the first Friday of the month. See the NHLBI flyer for details. Take a moment to join the cause, wear red and share the following resources with loved ones.
You will find an array of health education materials from NHBLI:
And view the NIH Bethesda campus biometric screening details below to get your screening in February!
Biometric Screenings with Kaiser Permanente Mobile Health
On February 8, 2024, Wellness at NIH is bringing Kaiser Permanente's Mobile Health Vehicle to the NIH Bethesda campus for complimentary biometric screenings. Register now - space is limited.
- Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Location: Bethesda Campus Lot 10H (in front of the Clinical Center)
- Time: 8:00a to 4:00p (no screenings 11a to 12p)
- Registration: Pre-register for a 15-minute appointment
- Screenings: Blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), diabetes screening - A1C, cholesterol check, health education and flu vaccine
When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others. Contact the Wellness Programs Manager for questions.
Food & Mood Webinar (moved to March)
Join ORS, NIMH and NIGMS. We will discuss the importance of the gut-brain connection, the function of the microbiome, eating with the seasons, and how these key areas complement our overall health. Come away with tips to balance your daily energy.