The Cardiovascular Health Education Center (CHEC) at New York-Presbyterian Hospital /Columbia University Medical Center is a heart focused resource center for patients, family members and staff. CHEC's goal is to be the coordinating program for all cardiovascular education. The CHEC centers are located in the cardiac cath lab, and on all three cardiac patient care units. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to providing disease prevention materials as well as offering daily classes to in-patients to better understand their current condition, and providing tools to take steps towards decreasing their risk factors.  CHEC provides access to experts in smoking cessation, food and nutrition counseling, cardiac rehab, and other specialties within the organization.

The Mission Statement for CHEC: The Cardiovascular Health Education Center (CHEC) at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is a resource center for patients, families and health care professionals dedicated to promoting cardiovascular health through the coordination of interdisciplinary programs and resources. 

CHEC provides access to:

Patient Education Classes

Educational Materials

Counseling

Referrals to Cardiovascular Experts

Professional Development

Innovative Research

You can reach a member of CHEC at 212.342.4747 or via email at ks2366@columbia.edu

Community Education

Cardiovascular Health Education Center (CHEC) Health Screening Day
Saturday, May 20, 2006
New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Baldwin Hall
212.305.1493