Heart Disease -Empowering Women & Men with Knowledge to Save Lives

Since February is cardiovascular health awareness month, it's an important time to correct the record on just who is at risk of heart disease. It's not just a male health issue. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men in Utah and across the country. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Guest Host Rusty Keys is joined by Dr. Blake Gardner, Senior Medical Director for Cardiovascular Medicine with Intermountain Health. Dr. Gardner explains what men and women need to know about their individual heart health risk factors and how Primary Care Physicians can help  identify ways to create an enjoyable and heart healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit "Heart Health" on Intermountainhealth.org

Utah Weekly Forum is a weekly community affairs conversation about the growing and changing needs, resources, and issues affecting the diverse people and communities along the Wasatch Front mountains, within Salt Lake City, and beyond. Utah Weekly Forum is hosted and produced by Rebecca Cressman, KSFI Midday Radio Personality in Salt Lake City.  The interview program is broadcast Sunday evenings on FM100.3, KSFI Radio at 11:00pm and on 103.5 FM on Sunday mornings at 5:30am. You can reach Rebecca with questions and show ideas at Rebecca@FM100.com.