Upcoming Events
Free Vein Screening March 28
Do your legs hurt or swell at the end of the day? Do you have varicose veins or spider veins? Did a parent or grandparent suffer a blood clot in a leg or lung? If you fit any of these descriptions, or someone you know does, that may mean you have a vein-related (venous) condition, called chronic venous insufficiency. In some cases, it can be related to a serious condition called deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT, that can lead to major problems.
To help at-risk people find out if they might have venous disease, the CVC will have a free screening event on Friday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Diagnostic Vascular Unit. If you think that you or someone you know might have or be at risk of vein-related problems, call 734-232-4460 to sign up for a free appointment to have an ultrasound examination of the legs, and to speak to a doctor who specializes in vein health. Space is limited.
This screening is sponsored by the U-M Section of Vascular Surgery. For more information on vein disease, visit www.vascularweb.org.
Get ready to walk the walk! May 3: American Heart Walk
2008 Washtenaw Heart Walk
Washtenaw Community College
4800 East Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Start time: 8 a.m. with options for 1.5 and 3.0 miles. CVC t-shirts are available for fundraising walkers.
The CVC strongly supports the American Heart Association's Heart Walk. The CVC receives grant support from the AHA, so your efforts will help U-M as well as AHA! Thank you for your support in this wonderful event. Please contact jwballar@umich.edu, call 734-232-5121 or visit the Web site to register.
Watch the video from American Heart Association.
Preventive Cardiology programs
New sessions of the MetFit program for people with metabolic syndrome, the Hunger Within workshop, and classes on relaxation and meditation, are available at Preventive Cardiology. There may still be room for you or your patients!
