Staff from HRI have been out and about in the community talking to people about cardiovascular disease (CVD) and how they can care for their heart.
With one in six Australians living with CVD, HRI is offering a range of free health seminars to community groups, universities, retirement villages and other facilities about cardiovascular conditions, their impact and our research.
These informative sessions include important messages, such as the key risk factors for CVD, the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, and the warning signs of a heart attack.
Participants are also invited to ask questions about cardiovascular health and receive some free heart-healthy recipes.
“Alongside our cutting-edge research, HRI is committed to spreading awareness about cardiovascular disease and helping Australians take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk,” said Katrina Dowling, HRI’s Director of Development, Philanthropy and Communications.
“We have already seen over 100 people in the community and have been thrilled with the response and level of engagement so far. People are very keen to learn more about their heart health, and many have also been shocked by some of the statistics we have shared.”
HRI at Annesley Bowral Retirement Village (left) and Oak Tree Retirement Village in Dural
Our staff recently visited the University of the 3rd Age Sydney, which included a specially curated presentation from Prof Ben Freedman OAM (pictured in main image), Director External Affairs at HRI and Group Leader of the Heart Rhythm and Stroke Prevention Group.
We thank the staff and residents at Henley Brae Retirement Community in Mittagong, Annesley Bowral Retirement Village and Oak Tree Retirement Village in Dural for hosting us at their wonderful facilities.
If you would like to know more about CVD and are interested in organising a free health seminar for your facility or group, please contact Andrea Natoli on (02) 8208 8909 or email andrea.anatoli@hri.org.au.