Walking the Walk: A Lifelong Rehabilitation

Judy Ettinger considered herself "as healthy as could be," but still needed bypass surgery to correct a dangerous heart condition in 1996. She fully embraced her rehabilitation - and continues to do so 14 years after her life-threatening cardiac incident.

Described as a "model patient," Ettinger walks up to 60 miles per week and recently was among the top finishers in her age group after walking a half-marathon. Read more

The Importance of Potassium

Potassium helps maintain the normal function of the heart and nervous system, and can play an essential role in the diet of patients who have suffered heart failure. Learn which fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium. Read more

Heart-Healthy Cooking Tips

While the late summer is upon us and the fall is just ahead, you can still enjoy a bevy of fresh vegetables. Marge Morgan, a program manager for the Clinical Nutrition Services at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, has suggestions for making tasty, heart-healthy meals, along with two recipes. Read more

Upcoming Events

• Sept. 9-11: Wisconsin Quilt Expo
• Oct. 23: Southcentral Wisconsin Start! Heart Walk