As part of the Year of Wellness activities, trained health physicians provided free blood pressures and fitness measurements to help keep students and faculty up to date with their own health.

Students were able to see what they were most susceptible to based on the results of their free fitness measurements and in doing so were able to receive advice of preventive measures, on Feb. 16 and 17.

“Students were receptive to learning about their own cardiovascular status, any apparent high risk factors identified and on-campus options available to them to improve their health,” said Allison Barton, health educator.

According to Barton, 75 students attended the Hearth Health event, most of whom did both blood pressure and fitness measurements.

“I hope that students learned how to take good care of their hearts in order to prevent or delay onset of cardiovascular disease, and to support them in their academic programs,” said Barton.

Suzanna Hogan, 18-year-old, anthropology major, got her blood pressure and pulse taken at the event in excitement to learn more about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“I’m always interested in checking my health,” said Hogan. “Seems like a good idea because a lot of people don’t pay attention to their health.”

Some students became aware of concerns and risks that are vital to their health.

“It really keeps you up to date on how your body is, but in the end it’s good to know if you’re healthy or not,” said Michael Garcia, 24-years-old, fire technology major.

Garcia was one of the attendees who accepted the health opportunities give by the college.

“It polishes up on little things, little details on what you have to do for the future as a human being,” said Garcia.

In preparation for the Cholesterol Screening, students are encouraged to sign-up for this upcoming event.

The Cholesterol Screening will be on Mar. 5 from 8- 9:30 a.m. For more information about the screening or if you missed the Heart Health event, visit the Health Center in the Administration building.