Phase II - Healthy Heart Program

The Gunn Towbin Center developed the Health Heart Program for women who participated in the WOW program and were diagnosed to be at risk for heart disease, stroke or metabolic syndrome.  In addition to ongoing medical care, you will receive education and motivational tools to help you improve your cardiac health.  With recent medical evidence proving heart attacks and strokes are potentially preventable, the Healthy Heart Program can, quite literally, be a lifesaver.  To date, 28 patients who have participated in this program have experienced significant reduction or complete reversal of their carotid artery plaque.

The Healthy Heart Program includes:

• Monthly consultations with a Gunn Towbin Center healthcare professional to monitor your progress and discuss medical and lifestyle modifications
• Management of blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiac risk markers, diabetes, weight and metabolic syndrome
• Regular cardiac focused physical exam
• Interval vascular (carotid artery) ultrasound screening to track existing or new disease
• Body composition and metabolism monitoring
• Laboratory testing at regular intervals
• Recommendations for advanced diagnostic testing as indicated by your specific risk factors
• Development of a personalized exercise plan and/or a referral to a certified trainer or exercisenprogram
• Regular meetings with The Gunn Towbin Center’s Registered Dietician
• Referral to a weight loss program, if necessary
• Graduation to the Staying Well maintenance program once goals are reached

Medical services provided through the Health Heart Program are covered under most health insurance programs.  Vascular and body ultrasound screening and nutritional counseling may not be covered, but are quite affordable.  Contact the Gunn Towbin Center for more information.