TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System invites local residents to join a month-long celebration of Heart Health Month this February. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, but many risk factors can be managed or prevented through lifestyle changes, education, and community engagement.

Throughout the month, Tahoe Forest Health System will host free heart-health workshops, open to the public. All workshops are held from 12:00– 1:00 PM in the Eskridge Conference Room at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee.

Heart Health Month Workshop Schedule

· Wednesday, Feb. 4 — Evidence-Based Preventive Cardiology Update — Learn the latest trends in cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart health with cardiologist Dr. Tim Lombard.

· Wednesday, Feb. 11 — Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart — Dentist Dr. Jason Fligor discusses the connection between oral health and cardiovascular wellbeing.

· Wednesday, Feb. 18 — The Heart-Brain Loop — Learn how stress impacts heart health and discover simple tools for mental wellbeing with Liz Schenk, BS, MBA.

· Wednesday, Feb. 25 — Impact of Dairy Foods on Heart Health — Registered dietitian Lisa Fligor, RDN offers an in-depth look at how dairy foods influence heart health.

Kick off the month with Wear Red Day on Friday, February 6th. Community members are encouraged to wear red as a symbol of solidarity in the fight against heart disease and to spark conversations about cardiovascular wellness.

In addition to these workshops, Tahoe Forest Health System offers the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program, a comprehensive, Medicare-approved lifestyle program designed to support individuals recovering from cardiovascular events such as a heart attack or surgery.

For more information about the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program or our Heart Health workshops, call (530) 587-3769.