| Heart Smart for the Holidays Demonstration |
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50 people came to the Galleria Mall to learn how to be, “Heart Smart for the Holidays” at noon on
Thursday, December 7, 2000. The presentation was coordinated by dietetic interns Amy Meisinger and Kelly
Scheller. Eight other interns were involved, including Beth Talbot (pictured), who prepared a modified
pumpkin pie recipe, and Sarah Symons, who demonstrated how to make a stuffing filled with fruit and vegetable
and defatted gravy. Samples and recipes were handed out. Attendees were eligible for prizes, including gift
certificates to The Proper Pan and area grocery stores (produce), and 2 copies of, “The Cooking
Cardiologist” cookbook. |
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| The Cooking Cardiologist, Dr. Richard Collins, gives live cooking demonstration |
 Many people came to watch Dr. Collins’ live cooking demonstration on November 9, 2000. He was in town promoting his latest book, Heart Healthy Cooking Secrets to Avoid FATigue, and later signed copies at the Barnes and Noble. Thanks for all the great-tasting and healthful cooking tips, Dr. Collins! |
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| Over 2,000 Olmsted County Residents Walk & Win through CardioVision 2020 |
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CardioVision 2020 celebrated the conclusion of its Walk & Win 2000 physical activity challenge on Monday, October 9, 2000 by awarding prizes to participants. Barb Allar, a Mayo Clinic receptionist, was the $500 Grand Prize winner; her Activity Partner, Gary Allar, won a $40 gift certificate from O & B Shoes. Paul Landry won a one-month pass to the Rochester Area Family Y; his Activity Partner, Dera Johnson, won a $40 gift certificate from O & B Shoes. Dawn Meyer won a gift certificate from O & B Shoes; her Activity Partner, Tim Meyer, won two DAHLC passes. Bruce Becker won a $20 gift certificate for the Mayo Store. Brandi Behrens along with her daycare kids as Activity Partners, won Recreation Lane bowling passes. Curt Wendland and his Activity Partner, Faye Wendland, won two massages at Sister Rosalind School of Professional Massage. G. Dux won two DAHLC passes; and Activity Partner, Kathy Dux, won a $30 gift certificate from City Looks. And Mary Stensland won a VITA tan/manicure. Congratulations to all who participated!
Walk & Win 2000 began August 6 and concluded October 1, 2000. Prize winners were drawn from participants who met the goal of being physically active for at least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Community sponsors included Centerplace Galleria, Northgate Health Club, Rochester Athletic Club, The Bread Baker, American Heart Association, Prairie Walls Climbing Gym, Tyrol Ski & Sports, Rochester Area Family YMCA and Bicycle Sports. The Radisson also donated prizes for the school district portion of the challenge. |
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gratified by the response to this challenge, both in terms of community support and individual
involvement,” says Thomas A. Kottke, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and project director for
CardioVision 2020. “Several key businesses and organizations, including the school district, joined
us as community sponsors. With that strong support, we were able to get more than 2,000 individuals
involved in Walk & Win, and over 1,000 people made new commitments to all five heart-healthy
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| Clinical Research Coordinators Conference |
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| On Tuesday, October 24, 2000, Catherine Brandel of CardioVision 2020 presented a poster abstract entitled “The CardioVision 2020 Baseline Community Report Card” at the Clinical Research Coordinators Conference held at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Ten other poster abstracts were also presented. The conference was deemed a success, and most of the cardiologists who attended agreed that they need to take care of themselves! |
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| Congratulations Class of 2000 |
 Medical Assistants Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester MN Class of 2000 |
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| Mayo16 Employees Participate in Lifestyle and Nutrition Challenge |
| In June and July 2000, CardioVision 2020 sponsored an 8-week worksite challenge with the employees from
Mayo16. A total of 139 staff members participated! Everyone came out a winner whether it was
through healthier eating, lowering blood pressure or cholesterol, increasing exercise, or weight loss. Pre
and post assessment included total cholesterol and blood pressure screening, body weight, dietary and health
questionnaires. The worksite challenge promoted the five CardioVision 2020 goals by offering nutrition,
physical activity and cardiovascular disease prevention educational seminars. Participation incentives
included monetary prizes and promotional items. It was a successful and fun event! Plans are even in the works for those interested in continuing the challenge. CardioVision 2020 would like to thank all Mayo16 participants, organizers and the prize donators. A special thanks to those who presented at the brown bag sessions. You all made this event happen – keep up the good work! Each of the following was awarded $20 for being the top category winner: Greatest Weight Loss: Cathy Altwegg (lost 18 Ibs.) Most Improved Cholesterol: Sharonne Hayes Smoking Cessation: Terra Thompson Most Improved Blood Pressure: Kathy Doty The six individuals who lost the most weight had a combined total loss of 72 pounds! Tracy Schinke won the Grand Prize of a night’s stay at the Kahler, drawn from all of those who participated. The East Side had the greatest loss in weight and improvement in blood pressure. The West Side won out in the decrease in cholesterol and smoking cessation. One person quit smoking during the challenge, and two others are now working with Nicotine Dependence. Three participants lowered their cholesterol by 70 points or more and three lowered their blood pressure significantly. |
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| Soldier’s Field All-Comers Track Meets June 6 – July 18, 2000 |
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| Over 100 kids came with their parents for six Tuesday evenings
during the summer (June 13 was rained out this year) to compete in track and field events and have FUN! This year CardioVision 2020 had a table near the track to promote the Personal Challenge and the Walk & Win Program. Those who signed up for the challenge or Walk & Win received a button. At the end of the evening, there was a drawing for free tote bags with the CV2020 logo and goals on it. The kids were given stickers. Staff attending the events included Steve DeBoer (pictured in the photo to the right), Cathy Brandel, and Gretchen Theis, with cameo appearances by Sharonne Hayes and Randy Thomas. Steve’s, Sharonne’s, and Randy’s children participated in track events. Thanks to all the kids and parents for promoting, “30 minutes of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week”!" |
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| CardioVision 2020 Goes to School |
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Anne Wolter, an employee of Mayo Clinic in the Cardiovascular Health Division, made a presentation about CardioVision 2020 to her son’s kindergarten teacher and class. Her story may encourage others to spread the word about Cardiovascular Disease prevention. |
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| CardioVision 2020 Community Celebration a Resounding Success |
The CardioVision 2020 Community Celebration held May 12, 2000 was a resounding success. With the musical
strains of a Finnish American brass band, Ameriikan Poijat, adding a festive tone to the atmosphere:
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| Dr. Pekka Puska, the world pioneer in community-based prevention of cardiovascular disease, shared the inspiring story of his success in eastern Finland during his keynote address. Over 25 years, encouraging the same kinds of lifestyle changes CardioVision 2020 promotes, the North Karelia Project brought the heart attack death rate down by 75%, and cut cancer deaths by 50%. | |
In addition to having cholesterol levels tested and enjoying heart-healthy box lunches, Community Celebration participants learned about nutrition and exercise. |
Nancy Savage (left) of Rochester received the $1,000 Quit & Win prize from CardioVision 2020 leader Dr. Tom Kottke (center) and prevention pioneer Dr. Pekka Puska (right). |
| Local winners of the Quit & Win contest to stop smoking were also announced. Nancy Savage received the $1,000 prize for remaining smoke-free from April 12 to May 12, while Savath Nhao was the $500 winner and Allison Davies claimed the $250 third prize. Karie Marie Strauss won the $1,000 Supporter prize for helping her mother, Robin Strauss, kick the habit. |
| Of course, everyone who quit smoking is a financial winner because of the money they will save by not buying cigarettes. More importantly, they are winning by cutting their risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. |
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Philip Kinter won the drawing for 2 tickets to a pre-season
Minnesota Lynx WNBA game at Mayo Civic Center. |
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| Dr. Thomas Kottke Receives Award for CardioVision 2020 |
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On January 8, 2000, Dr. Thomas Kottke, CardioVision 2020’s project manager, was one of the first to
receive the new Champions of Health Award. This award program is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Minnesota and honors those people, organizations, or businesses who have gone the extra mile to
make the Rochester community a healthier place to live. Congratulations, Dr. Kottke! |
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