Helping women learn to care for their hearts

Healthy Heart Tip of the Day!

Eat good fat in moderation. About 25 – 35% of daily calories is plenty, but the type of fat matters! Unsaturated fats like those found in canola, olive and safflower oils can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.

St. John Providence Health System Goes Red

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in Detroit and all of Michigan. Most women, unfortunately, do not know that heart disease is a serious threat to their health.

That’s why St. John Providence Health System has joined the American Heart Association (AHA) in partnership to raise awareness about women and heart disease, and encourage women to love their heart all year long – for life.

Go Red for Women is the AHA’s national campaign to help women learn how to care for their hearts, make their lifestyles heart-healthy and ultimately lower the incidence of heart disease among women. SJPHS is a partner in the My Life Check Initiative which helps women identify risk and improve their health.

My Life Check

Helping you achieve your optimal cardiac health. Visit heart.org/MyLifeCheck to learn more.

SJPHS Heart Check

What is Your Risk for Heart Disease? Find out with St. John Providence's Heart Check.