NVFC Releases National Firefighter Health Week Podcast

Friday, 15 August 2008

The NVFC’s Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program has teamed up with Firehouse.com to release a podcast to assist emergency personnel in learning more about the important health topics that are being brought into focus during National Firefighter Health Week. The podcast features expert advice and resources as well as personal accounts and tips from those who have embarked on the journey towards becoming healthy.

Listen to experts as they provide advice on what you can do to improve the health o fyour body and mind. Panelists include Jeff Cash, Chief of the Cherryville Fire Department and NVFC’s North Carolina Director; Heather Davis of the American Heart Association; Janet De Jesus of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation; and Maggie Wilson, Director of Health and Safety for the NVFC. Then hear how from Mike Bitney and Mike Wilson, who have implemented lifestyle changes into their lives that resulted in improved health and vitality. These stories will help you discover what you can do on an individual, family, and department level to keep you healthy and strong throughout the year.

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