The objective of Operation Heart is to aid in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This operation empowers patients and encourages them to take control of their health by helping them identify the risks of CVD by way of public awareness, patient-specific education, and community outreach.
Operation takes two approaches to patient care: health screenings and patient education. At health fairs, patients have blood pressure, BMI and cholesterol screened and are then educated on what their results mean. We also educate the public on diet and lifestyle modifications, as well as the negative effects of smoking.
2019 - 2020 Academic School Year
February 20, 2020 - Family Fit Night
Operation Heart partnered with Operation Diabetes to provide blood pressure and blood glucose screenings to parents and guardians of North Pointe Elementary. Parents were educated on the importance of keeping their heart healthy by giving out flyers that explain blood pressure readings and heart healthy diets.
February 8, 2020 - “A Healthy Heart - You Can’t Beat it” Health Fair
Operation Heart, Operation Self-Care, and Operation Women's Health collaborated with SCCP and SNPhA to administer health screenings and provide education about topics such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders to the local community. APhA-ASP members also aided in providing immunizations, blood glucose screenings, diabetic foot exams, and naloxone education to spread awareness about cardiovascular health and how these problems can affect the heart.
February 1, 2020 - Heart Hustle 5K 2020
Operation Heart hosted a 5K at the University of Houston. Students, faculty, family, and friends came to participate in the 5K in order to promote heart health and raise money for the American Heart Association. Besides the race, Operation Heart and Operation Diabetes performed blood pressure and glucose screenings. Medals were awarded to the winners of various categories as well.
November 23, 2019 - Congenital Heart Walk
Operation Heart collaborated with Operation Diabetes to perform screenings and the Congenital Heart Walk. Students performed blood pressure and blood glucose screening to participants before and after the walk. Patients were encouraged to keep up their heart health through healthy food choices and daily exercise.
October 25, 2019 - Pharmacy Phriday at the Children’s Museum
Operation Heart provided education to 22 children, parents, and guardians regarding the importance of healthy eating and how it correlates with a healthy heart. Children utilized the interactive MyPlate poster to help visualize what their plate should look like and also to educate them on proper portion sizes.
October 12, 2019 - Adult Congenital Symposium
Operation Heart provided blood pressure screenings at a large convention for congenital heart disease at Houston Methodist hospital. Patients, family members, healthcare providers and vendors were screened between break out sessions. Operation Heart educated on the importance of a healthy diet and keeping their heart healthy.
October 11, 2019 - YMCA Flu Clinic
Operation Heart collaborated with IPSF and IPSA to provide screenings to elderly patients at a YMCA in Houston. Operation Heart preformed blood pressure screenings and educated patients on the importance of daily exercise and eating healthy.
October 4, 2019 - P1 Education Training Day
Operation Heart taught P1 students about Operation Heart. Students learned how to educate patients about heart health so they could be checked off and attend health fairs with Operation Heart.
October 3, 2019 - Pharmacy Extravaganza
Operation Heart chairs educated students of University of Houston about heart healthy habits to incorporate into their busy routine. These educational points included the Dash Diet and easy ways to increase the amount of exercise. Operation Heart also performed blood pressure screenings.
September 30, 2019 - Round Table
Operation Heart educated P1 students about our operation to gather interest in joining our committee. We discussed previous events we have held and discussed our plans and goals for the future.
September 27, 2019 - Pharmacy Phriday at the Children’s Museum
Operation Heart provided education to 22 children, parents, and guardians regarding the importance of healthy eating and how it correlates with a healthy heart. Children utilized the interactive MyPlate poster to help visualize what their plate should look like and also to educate them on proper portion sizes.
September 13, 2019 - Thomas A Glazier Senior Education Center Health Fair & Brown Bag Event
Operation Heart provided blood pressure screenings for 29 senior citizens. In addition, Operation Heart educated patients regarding the importance of regular blood pressure screenings and where patients can receive free screenings nearby.
August 17, 2019 - Morales Back to School Event
Operation Heart performed blood pressure screenings to parents and students attending the event. Additionally, we counseled patients on healthy lifestyle and diet modifications.
August 3, 2019 - Mayor’s Back to School Festival
Operation Heart performed blood pressure screenings to parents and students. In addition to blood pressure screenings, Operation Heart counseled patients by providing helpful tips on how to remain healthy throughout the school year. Operation Heart also raffled off a blood pressure cuff to participates of the health fair.