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Education & prevention

United Hospital's Heart United program provides a wide variety of heart disease education and prevention classes, seminars and consultations.


Cooking for Wellness

Cooking for Wellness is designed to teach you how to plan and prepare tasty low fat, low saturated fat, low cholesterol and low sodium foods.

The class covers the following :

  • U.S. dietary guidelines:
  • low fat, low saturated fat, low cholesterol foods
  • low sodium foods and seasoning with herbs and spices
  • ideas for quick and healthy recipes that taste great
  • nutrition facts and label reading
  • hands-on application of how to modify recipes

This class is for anyone who wants to incorporate the above guidelines into their lifestyle.

Class highlights include:

  • food demonstrations and food preparation tips by a chef
  • opportunity to sample foods demonstrated

For class dates and registration, call Allina Class Registration at 1-866-904-9962 or the Nutrition Services Department at 651-241-8176.

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CPR/Heartsaver class

Heartsaver course provides:

  • heart smart techniques — how to identify and prevent risk factors
  • adult CPR, rescue breathing and obstructed airway

Registration is required at least two weeks prior to the start of class. There is no fee and parking is available in the blue ramp. For class dates and registration, call Allina Class Registration at 612-262-333.

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The Gift of Life

For more information about organ, tissue and eye donation, call toll free 1-888-5-DONATE.

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Inpatient cardiac education

In this comprehensive, individualized inpatient program specially trained therapists teach each cardiac patient about heart disease, including thorough instruction about reducing risk factors. 

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Inpatient pulmonary education

A comprehensive, individualized program in which specially trained respiratory care practitioners teach each pulmonary inpatient about their disease or condition, including thorough instruction on breath techniques, medication administration and activities of daily living.

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Nutrition education

Nutrition counseling and education for inpatients and outpatient by registered dietitians.

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Patient/family library

Patients and families can use the library’s books, videos, audiotapes and other education materials regarding the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Topics include nutrition and cooking, diet, analysis, stress management, exercise and family dynamics. Patients are welcome to use the materials in the library in the Don Reioux Family Center or check them out for use at home.

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Stress management

Both individual and group stress management counseling are available by calling 651-241-8337.

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Tobacco cessation/intervention

A one-time consultation is provided for all adult patients at United Hospital who are current tobacco users or who have smoked in the past year. The consultation is provided by Cardiac Rehab staff and includes the risks of tobacco use, a readiness assessment and documentation of a cessation method that they will attempt. A packet of written resources is given to each patient.

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United Hospital cardiac mentors

Former heart patients serve as mentors and visit current cardiac patients for support and encouragement in this program. For further information, call 651-241-8337.

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Heart United
333 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-241-2525
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