Key Note: Do You Know Your Numbers?
From Health Is the Key by 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
February 18, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 48
About this episode
Dr. Michael Ghalchi discusses the importance of heart health and key health numbers to monitor.
In our February episode, we marked American Heart Month with Dr. Michael Ghalchi, the founder and medical director of Manhattan Cardiovascular Associates and a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Ghalchi explained the importance of regular screenings and shared lifestyle habits that can keep your heart strong. In this month’s Key Note, Dr. Ghalchi reviews the key health numbers to aim for to help you stay on track and live your best life. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 1199SEIUBenefits.org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook // Instagram // YouTube. Find out where you stand heart-wise by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don’t have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Need support managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or overweight? Learn about our partnerships: visit…
People in this episode
Host: 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
Guest: Dr. Michael Ghalchi
Topics covered
- heart health
- screenings
- lifestyle habits
- American Heart Month
- health numbers
Keywords
- heart health
- screenings
- lifestyle habits
- chronic conditions
- wellness tips
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Manhattan Cardiovascular Associates, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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