Palos Health Offers Classes for Heart Month

Palos Health is encouraging local residents to focus on their heart this February; not the frilly paper kind, but the actual muscle under the ribcage. In order to raise awareness on specific issues, the hospital is offering a series of free classes to the community.

Your Happy Heart - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday February 7

Learn how an upbeat outlook can have a positive effect on heart health. Led by licensed professional counselor Mike Azzaline, participants will discover practical, easy-to-implement strategies for lifting depression and experiencing a more confident and happy attitude toward life.

Don't Skip a Beat Understanding Atrial Fibrillation - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 21

People who experience an irregular and/or rapid heart rate are at an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Learn how medications and other alterations can help manage this condition without skipping your daily activities. Presented by M. Burke, M.D.

In the Thick of It: Life on Blood Thinners - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 28

Palos health pharmacists will answer all medication questions , including how blood thinners work and how to take them effectively. Learn how to lead a healthy and active life on blood thinners.

All classes take place in the Palos Hospital auditorium, 12251 South 80th Avenue, Palos Heights.

There is no charge, however registration is encouraged. To register, please visit paloshealth.com and click on Classes &