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Cardiac Support Group
with Cate Parker MS, RN, CCEP
This group is intended for patients who have experienced heart problems.
Caregivers are welcome.
What to expect:
· Social connection and support
· Ongoing contact with health professionals
· Keep updated on latest recommendations
· Explore elements of Lifestyle medicine
· Represent the needs of other heart patients
2nd Tuesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Participants do not need to have been a part of cardiac rehab to join in this group.
For more information, please call 373-6360.
SAVE THE DATE! MH LIFESTYLE MEDICINE BRUNSWICK OPEN HOUSE
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff
The Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness is now MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick!
Join us for a celebratory Open House on October 9, from 4-6 pm
We will have live music, food, and class demonstrations representing the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses evidence-based therapeutic lifestyle interventions as to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity.
There are six pillars of lifestyle medicine which include:
- a whole-food, mostly plant diet
- physical activity
- restorative sleep
- stress management
- avoidance of risky substances
- positive social connections
Lifestyle medicine can be combined with traditional clinical care and integrative therapies to prevent, manage and even reverse chronic disease.
329 Maine St, Brunswick, ME | 207-373-6585
MORE DETAILS TO COME!