Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & IV • February 3, 2010 merican Valley Hospital is offering three heart health programs this month. Topics will include prevention and care, support for heart patients and their caregivers, and an evening of pampering and tips for women. The Valley Hospital and the YWCA of Bergen County invite the community to learn more about women and heart disease with a leading female cardiologist. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, killing six times more women than breast cancer. With proper education, prevention, and treatment, many women can beat the odds. Learn about the unique cardiac symptoms women experience and how to prevent and treat heart disease in women. The program will feature Valley Cardiologist Janet Strain, M.D. and will take place Feb. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. To register, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 (1-800-825-5391). Participants may also register online at www.valleyhealth.com/ events. Valley Hospital holds a monthly education and support group for heart patients and their families. The program is held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 16. This program is specially designed for the heart patient and his or her caregiver to help manage heart failure and improve quality of life. Attendees will have access to nurse practitioners/clinicians who can help answer questions and clarify self-care HEART ASSOCIATION Heart Month preventing, diagnosing, and treating heart disease, the number one cause of death in women over the age of 25. Every woman should know her risk for heart disease. The Center for Women’s Heart Health offers a free comprehensive Heart Risk Assessment that can identify if a woman is at increased risk for heart disease. For more information, or to make an appointment for a free Heart Risk Assessment call (201) 447-8125. Valley offers trio of heart health programs advice, hair consultations, or hand treatment. Participants will have the opportunity to win a beauty basket worth more than $200 and take home a goodie bag. Heart healthy refreshments will be served. The cost is a $20 donation to The Valley Hospital Center for Women’s Heart Health. To register, call Diana at (201) 6520013, extension 3. The goal of the Center for Women’s Heart Health is to educate women about management. Anyone who needs help managing his or her medication regimen is invited to come and learn about the medications prescribed and what they do for the patient. This program offers support, tips for handling care, and a chance to meet others in similar situations. Registration is required. For more information about this program, and to register call (201) 291-6467 or www.valleyhealth. com/events. On Feb. 11, women are invited to an evening of pampering as they learn to take care of their hearts. This event will be held at Town and Country Pharmacy in Ridgewood from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will include a Pilates demonstration, and a choice of three pampering services: chair massage, facials, makeup application and lesson, nutritional ������������������ ��������������������� by Usui and Tibetan Reiki Master Nancy L. Pianfetti ������������  ����������������������������� ������������������������ ����������� YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER ������������ 2 for 1 Special Family Add On Special NOW going On!! 1-20-10 janine RetroFitness3x9(1-20-10)