Prairie Walk and Health Fair set for September 6
July 21, 2025
Heart health is a community effort. HSHS St. John’s Hospital and the Prairie Heart Foundation are proud to promote cardiac health with the Powered by Prairie Walk and Heart Fair on Sept. 6 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Southwind Park in Springfield.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming a life every 34 seconds, according to the American Heart Association. All proceeds raised by the low-impact, high-fun event will benefit cardiac rehabilitation services at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, including equipment needs, rehab participant incentives, specialized programs, facility improvements, research, patient education and staff training.
“Rehabilitation services are key to patients’ recovery,” said Christine Bryant, BSN, RN, Cardiac Rehab/Heart Failure Nurse Manager at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. “Patients who complete rehab after a heart attack or surgery significantly lower their risk of another cardiac event. Walk with us to help kick heart disease to the curb.”
Registration fees are $20 for cardiac rehab patients, $25 for individuals and $80 for a family of four. All participants receive a T-shirt and may choose from a 2K or 5K course.
Participants should gather at Southwind Park’s Hope Pavilion, 4965 S. Second St., where the health fair will also be located. Attendees can get information on hands-only CPR, cardiac rehabilitation services, nutrition and pharmacy needs. A photo booth and children’s activities will also be available.
To register, visit prairieheart.org/walk by Aug. 30. For more information, contact Bryant at [email protected] or 217-535-3990 or Abby Taylor at [email protected] or 217-814-5727.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming a life every 34 seconds, according to the American Heart Association. All proceeds raised by the low-impact, high-fun event will benefit cardiac rehabilitation services at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, including equipment needs, rehab participant incentives, specialized programs, facility improvements, research, patient education and staff training.
“Rehabilitation services are key to patients’ recovery,” said Christine Bryant, BSN, RN, Cardiac Rehab/Heart Failure Nurse Manager at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. “Patients who complete rehab after a heart attack or surgery significantly lower their risk of another cardiac event. Walk with us to help kick heart disease to the curb.”
Registration fees are $20 for cardiac rehab patients, $25 for individuals and $80 for a family of four. All participants receive a T-shirt and may choose from a 2K or 5K course.
Participants should gather at Southwind Park’s Hope Pavilion, 4965 S. Second St., where the health fair will also be located. Attendees can get information on hands-only CPR, cardiac rehabilitation services, nutrition and pharmacy needs. A photo booth and children’s activities will also be available.
To register, visit prairieheart.org/walk by Aug. 30. For more information, contact Bryant at [email protected] or 217-535-3990 or Abby Taylor at [email protected] or 217-814-5727.
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