Consumers Turn Out for Vascular Health Presentation
Area residents listened intently to a presentation on peripheral vascular disease at Allerton House at Harbor Park in Hingham from Dr. David Denmark, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates, South Shore Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. During one point in his presentation Dr. Denmark talked about the advantages of following the Mediterranean Diet, consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, olive oil plus fish and poultry to maintain or improve vascular health.
Area residents learn how to maintain their vascular health as they age.Presenter Dr. David Denmark, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates, South Shore Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s HospitalFood pyramids depicting the Mediterranean Diet, were a point of discussion, since the diet is a good way to maintain vascular health.Gathering for a photograph before the presentation are (left to right) Karen Gray, RN, Manager of Performance Management, Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates; Ellen Steward, Manager, Client and Physician Relations, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Lynda Chuckran, Director, Community Relations, Welch Senior Living; and from Allerton House in Hingham, Marketing Director Carol Taylor and Executive Director Tom Karnes.
