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Additionally , online classes expand the option for those that live outside the Dallas-Fort Worth region to learn about wellness and cardiovascular disease prevention from the experts at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital .
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Wired for Life
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas teams up with past implantable cardioverter defibrillator ( ICD ) recipients to provide future or past ICD recipients with support , comfort and answers to questions . Volunteers are also available to meet with future recipients and family members before and after an ICD procedure . Classes have been scheduled every other month for the past nearly 10 years . With the COVID-19 pandemic , the team of electrophysiology nurses pivoted their educational sessions to online learning .
“ Living with …” community education series
In fiscal year 2020 , several Living with AFib and Living with Heart Failure evening community events were held in Dallas and Fort Worth . Expert presenters provided attendees with helpful information on managing chronic conditions , heart arrhythmias , heart failure , and signs and symptoms for a variety of conditions .
Community outreach events attended in Dallas and Fort Worth
> 575 communities ( FY20 ):
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS
American Heart Association
The teams at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Fort Worth are strong supporters of the American Heart Association ’ s ( AHA ) efforts in the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke . Support included the following events :
• Dallas Heart Walk
• Tarrant County Heart Walk
• Go Red for Women Luncheon Dallas
• Go Red for Women Luncheon Fort Worth
• CycleNation
• Cotes du Coeur – Dallas ’ Heart Ball
• Heart Ball Fort Worth
• STEM Goes Red
Nancy Lieberman Charities
For many years , the hospital has supported Nancy Lieberman Charities ’ efforts to promote health and fitness in specific at-risk areas . A national organization known for its “ Dream Ball Courts ” program , the hospital supports the annual gala . In addition , the support extends to a summer basketball camp for economically challenged and at-risk children across the Metroplex .
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital Service to the Community
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