G 06 Heart Checks: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Young Adults

Monday, 30 October 2017: 1:15 PM-2:30 PM
Summary: Heart Checks are brief cardiovascular screenings that combine targeted biometric screenings with cardiovascular risk reduction counseling. A large university is implementing Heart Checks across campus in an effort to promote cardiovascular health and early intervention in the young adult population.
Moderators:  Melissa A. Stec, DNP, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Symposium Organizers:  Kate E. Gawlik, DNP, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Heart Checks: A Profile of the College-Aged Population

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA



Heart Checks: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Young Adults

Kate E. Gawlik, DNP
College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA



Building Relationships to Implement Large-Scale Cardiovascular Screenings on College Campuses

Laurel Van Dromme, MA
College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA