A Heart Health public awareness evening hosted by Bantry General Hospital and the West Cork Community Services, will take place in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry on Friday 3rd April 2009 from 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
 
Guest speaker, Mr. Peter Kearney, Consultant Cardiologist at Cork University Hospital will give a presentation on Heart Health at 7pm.
 
Information stands staffed by healthcare professionals will focus on different aspects of your health including:
 
Blood pressure
Diabetes
Cholesterol
Fitness levels
Understanding your medication
Demonstration of community defibrillator
Low fat fast cookery demonstration
Know your entitlements
 
Everyone is welcome, admission is free and there will also be a free raffle for a weekend away on the night.
 
Further information can be obtained from:
Joan Mulgrew, Cardiac Rehab Nurse on 027 53408 or Catherine Cahalane, Cardiovascular Public Health Nurse on 087 9192587.