IN Mars Area Fall 2017 | Page 9

He added, “We welcome our newest directors and thank them for their willingness to serve; they add to our already strong board which is helping us continue to prosper in the community banking model.” Mars National Bank is one true community bank focused on combining the products and technology that its customers need while maintaining its focus on long-term customer relationships. About Mars National Bank Mars National Bank is committed to remaining a relationship- driven, independent community bank, which offers competitive products and services and is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about serving customers in a personal, efficient and friendly manner. SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE 2017 SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES The Sisters of Divine Providence are currently offering the 2017 Sisters’ Summer Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes offers the chance to win cash prizes of $2,000, $500 and $100. To enter, visit cdpsisters.org/SummerSweeps. Proceeds benefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence. No purchase is necessary to enter and the winner need not be present to win. Sweepstakes ends Sept. 1. ROSE YMCA BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING PROGRAM The Million Hearts campaign was launched in 2012 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the goal of preventing one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. As part of this effort to prevent cardiovascular disease, the Y-USA designed a program to reduce participants’ blood pressure based on the successful “Check It, Change It” research study. The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program supports adults with high blood pressure in developing the habit of self-monitoring blood pressure and understanding the role nutrition plays in pressure management through personalized support. The BPSM evidence-based program is a four-month program designed to help adults with high blood pressure develop the habit of routine blood p ressure monitoring. The goals of the program are: 1) Reduce blood pressure. 2) Develop new skills for managing blood pressure. 3) Gain the ability to identify and control triggers that raise blood pressure. 4) Increase confidence in adopting healthier eating habits. Heart Healthy ambassadors from the YMCA will take participants’ blood pressure during face-to-face meetings and will train participants to take their own blood pressure accurately using the American Heart Association ABCD protocol. In addition, the YMCA will offer a nutrition education seminar each month. For more information, email the Healthy Living Director at the Rose Family YMCA in Cranberry Township at [email protected]. n Mars Area | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 7