Community Medical Center Hosts Free Dancing for Heart Health Event at Ocean County Mall

Heart disease and stroke are the number one killers of American adults, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer. Since 1963, the United States Congress has proclaimed February “American Heart Month” to educate the public on the dangers of heart disease and the importance of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

To celebrate American Heart Month and to encourage people of all ages to dance and keep moving as a way to stay heart healthy, Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will host its annual Dancing for Heart Health on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Mall. Local dance groups will perform throughout the day including Four Community Line Dancers, Devrin Irish Dance Academy, Broadway Bound Dance Center, East Side Dance Company, Avenue to Broadway, Creative Cardio, N-Step, and the Renaissance Ceili Group.

The event is free and pre-registration is not required. Participants may stop by throughout the day and learn basic steps to take to achieve optimal heart health. Free blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index screenings will be offered. Information on cardiology, oncology, sleep, diabetes, and stroke services will be offered.

For more information on or a referral to a cardiologist, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.barnabashealth.org/community.