{"id":15527,"date":"2015-03-10T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2015-03-10T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosseducation.edu\/?p=15527"},"modified":"2015-03-10T10:00:56","modified_gmt":"2015-03-10T14:00:56","slug":"port-huron-makes-cards-heart-disease-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosseducation.edu\/blog\/port-huron-makes-cards-heart-disease-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Port Huron Makes Cards for Heart Disease Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"Ross<\/a>Just as you can count on cold and snow each February, you can also count on the students and staff of Ross Medical Education Center<\/a> in Port Huron<\/a> creating inspirational cards for heart patients who are being treated in the local medical community. This annual event honoring American Heart Month has become a tradition that staff and students alike look forward to each year. This small act of kindness has a great impact; once created, the cards are presented to Dan Krumenaker, RN and Practice Manager at Cardiology Associates of Port Huron<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This was Mr. Krumenaker\u2019s fourth consecutive year speaking to the students about the importance of heart health awareness and accepting the cards on his patient\u2019s behalf. Mia Vargo, Campus Director, stated \u201cthe students are always very appreciative of the time Mr. Krumenaker takes out of his busy schedule to speak with them regarding heart health. His message is always very informative and impactful.\u201d This year Mr. Krumenaker\u2019s message reinforced the fact that women need to be very aware of heart disease and the importance of taking a more proactive versus reactive approach when it comes to this deadly disease. Mr. Krumenaker explained that heart disease remains the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. Specifically, he made a point of asking for all of the student\u2019s undivided attention when he stated with emotion in his voice, \u201cwomen need to be more informed about heart disease, as statistics show that one in three women will die from heart disease or stroke, compared to one and four women dying of cancer.\u201d He continued by encouraging everyone, no matter their age, to be aware of their blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol levels and family history. \u201cSome heart disease risk factors are genetic but,\u201d Mr. Krumenaker continued, \u201cthere are some risk factors we can control, like our diet and exercise.\u201d The message was loud and clear; that knowing one\u2019s family history, vital levels, and consistently getting health checks, an individual can assist physicians to better help them manage any heart disease related issues.<\/p>\n

\"Ross<\/a>This year, Mr. Krumenaker also took a progressive approach by talking to students about some of the new trends he is witnessing in the medical community. He stressed that students will need to be aware of and comfortable with asking patients about alternative substances which are being used to treat various medical conditions. Mr. Krumenaker shared, \u201cas we progress with medical innovations, we all need to be aware of these unconventional changes and how they affect each of you in your everyday role as a Medical Assistant<\/a>.\u201d In light of this, all of the students at the Port Huron campus were once again humbled by the opportunity to share a kind word and send a note of well wishes to members of the local community suffering from heart disease.<\/p>\n

For more information about Cardiology Associates of Port Huron you can reference their website http:\/\/porthuronheartcenter.com\/<\/a>. Additional information on heart health can be found at http:\/\/www.heart.org\/HEARTORG\/<\/a>. <\/em>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just as you can count on cold and snow each February, you can also count on the students and staff…
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