Cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan, Clinical Program Head of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Program at the Hospital, will put on his trainers and step out onto the University’s North Ryde campus from 11.30am to 12pm on 4 May 2018.

Staff, students and patients are invited to walk alongside Dr Kaplan as he talks about simple lifestyle modifications that can have a big impact on heart health.

“Heart disease is the single biggest killer of Australians,” said Dr Kaplan.

“Knowing the risks is the first step towards preventing a heart attack or stroke. Low physical activity is one of those risks, and one of a range of lifestyle factors that can be modified.

“Walking regularly is perhaps the simplest and most effective thing you can do for your heart – and it costs nothing.”

To walk and talk with Dr Kaplan, meet at the Conference Room on the ground floor of Macquarie University Hospital at 11.30am on 4 May 2018. A healthy fundraising BBQ will follow in the Hospital’s staff lunchroom. All walkers are invited.