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Call RMH Women's Health Focus at 433-4641to schedule a 45-minute private
appointment with the RMH Heart Health Navigator. Appointments are
available weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Your Heart Check appointment
may be combined with your annual screening mammogram, with an osteoporosis
screening or may be scheduled separately from these other services. |


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You
will receive an assessment tool and blood work form in the mail to
complete prior to your appointment. |
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At
your appointment, the Heart Health Navigator will use a standardized
risk assessment tool and clinical measurements to identify risk factors
you may have for heart disease. Risk factors that are calculated include
fasting total cholesterol and glucose levels, body mass index (BMI),
blood pressure and lifestyle factors, including nutrition, sleep,
stress-management and exercise habits. |
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The
Heart Health Navigator will then assist you in creating SMART (specific,
measurable, attainable, realistic and timed) Goals geared toward addressing
your individual needs. To help you achieve those goals, you will be
given resources, information and referrals to other services at RMH
and within the community. |
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Follow
up is provided on an individual basis. This provides an opportunity
to celebrate successes and receive suggestions on ways to move your
health improvement plan forward. |
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