Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is gearing up for its annual heart health celebration. Get involved in several heart healthy events, and learn more at ctmcheart.com.
ALL MONTH
Take our FREE Online Heart Risk Assessment at CTMCHeart.com.
Get an informative CT Calcium Score Scan for only $90. The test is a non-invasive way to evaluate plaque in the coronary arteries. Call 512.753.3661 to schedule.
Send us your selfies! The CTMC Women’s Council challenges you to show your support for cardiovascular wellness! Wear red and snap a selfie, then email it to
CTMCMarketing@ahss.org with your name and location included. We’ll share the best ones on our Facebook and Twitter sites throughout the month, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a $25 Academy gift card!
FEBRUARY 3 – FREE GLUCOSE CHECKS
CTMC offers FREE glucose checks and diabetes assessments on the first Wednesday of each month in the CTMC Main Lobby between 9-10 a.m. There is a strong correlation between diabetes and heart disease. Be heart smart. Know your numbers.
FEBRUARY 8 & 10 – FIRST AID & CPR CLASSES
Learn how to save a life. Call 512.753.3818 for more information or to register.
FEBRUARY 9 – HAVE A HEART LUNCHEON
Warm your heart by attending a luncheon that helps neighbors who receive hospice care. $40 donation. Call 512.753.3608 for tickets and more information.
FEBRUARY 10 – FREE COOKING CLASS
Learn about plant-based nutrition for your heart and leave with tasty recipes you can prepare at home. Join CTMC dietitians from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the CTMC Community Classroom. RSVP to 512.753.3818.
FEBRUARY 10 – SOCIAL SPIN DANCE
Are you an active retiree? Grab your friends and get your heart rate up while dancing and socializing at the San Marcos Activity Center from 2-4 p.m. The FREE dance will feature a Valentine’s theme, and guests are encouraged to wear pink and red. Heart-healthy information will be provided.
FEBRUARY 11 – FASHION FROM THE HEART
Embassy Suites – San Marcos presents Fashion from the Heart from 5:30-7:00s p.m. Mingle with friends as you move from station to station enjoying wines with paired appetizers from around the world. The evening will conclude with a Fashion Show from CTMC supporters and donors. New Braunfels native Kayde Campbell Wolf will speak about her heart transplant at the event. Purchase tickets for $25 at CTMCHeart.com. Proceeds benefit the Ingram Heart Center at CTMC.
FEBRUARY 12, 19 & 26 – DISCOUNTED BLOOD SCREENINGS
Get an informative blood screening for only $30. Call 512.753.3818 to sign up for CTMC’s 30th annual HealthCheck health fair and blood screening. The fair takes place Tuesday, April 12. Get more information at CTMCHealthCheck.com.