Key Note: Need a Statin? There Are Options
From Health Is the Key by 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
May 20, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 54
About this episode
The episode discusses the link between hypertension and high cholesterol, featuring Dr. Mary Gover who shares alternatives to traditional statin treatments.
For High Blood Pressure Education Month, our May episode focused on the link between hypertension and high cholesterol, which, together, can significantly raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. Our guest Dr. Mary Gover, a general internist at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, also shared new cholesterol screening guidelines that have the potential to keep us healthy longer. In our May Key Note, Dr. Gover discusses alternatives to traditional statin treatment that offer more choices for those trying to keep their cholesterol in check. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook// Instagram // YouTube. Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician to know your numbers. Get to know your numbers at 1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Find healthy recipes and meal-prep tips at 1199SEIUBenefits.org/food-as-medicine. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; 1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. For more information on the new cholesterol guidelines, visit the American…
People in this episode
Host: 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
Guest: Dr. Mary Gover
Topics covered
- hypertension
- high cholesterol
- heart disease
- cholesterol screening
- statin alternatives
Keywords
- hypertension
- cholesterol
- heart disease
- statins
- health guidelines
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, American Heart Association
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