Join the Heart Walk Oct. 12

The Heart Walk in 2012 drew nearly 14,000 people. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt)

The 2013 Greater Nashville Heart Walk will take place Saturday Oct. 12 on Vanderbilt University Campus Sports Field. Activities are set to begin at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

There is no fee to participate in the walk. Walkers who raise a minimum of $100 are eligible for a Heart Walk t-shirt. To register for this event click here.

Complete your annual Health Risk Assessment to learn about your personal coronary risk and ways to take preventative action where appropriate. Get your doctor’s help if needed in making changes.

Take some time to review the American Heart Association resources to recognize the Warning Signs of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Cardiac Arrest.

Wellness Commodore Denise Musgrove and her team at Vanderbilt Heart Murfreesboro participated in the Rutherford Heart Walk on Sept. 14. If you are interested in becoming a Wellness Commodore contact Laura Osterman at laura.osterman@vanderbilt.edu  or (615) 322-6689.