Doctors are trained to heal you. That’s our vocation and avocation. But we now know that in doing the job of making you “better,” doctors can blur the boundaries of medicine and psychology. Have you ever been told you have to lose weight? You’re obese? It’s your fault? Thanks to a doctor named Vincent Felitti…
Jeffrey Fenster, MD, and his Palm Beach Heartstrong Program have long been active at the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club in Riviera Beach, FL. This year, in partnership with Bimbo Bakery distributors, we were able to build a new walking path, plant beautiful shrubs, and install a unique piece of artwork at the…
We are so thrilled to continue our incredible gardening program at the Max under Palm Beach Heartstrong! Dr. Fenster and a master gardener visit the club every Friday to garden with 8-10-year-old children. At the end of the school year, the kids harvest their fruits and vegetables and have their annual salad party, bringing home…
Dr. Fenster and his family were thrilled to be a part of bringing biweekly food delivery to the Max. Every other Friday, every family at the Max takes home bags filled with nutritious food donated by local grocery stores and food distributors. No family should go hungry, especially in our own communities. Thank you South…
The Palm Beach Heartstrong community initiative sponsors a free, weekly tai chi class for the city of Palm Beach Gardens. All are welcome every Sunday at 8am during season at the Green Market. Join us!
Dr. Jeffrey Fenster was the featured speaker last night at Jupiter Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. He and invited guest Dr. Simi Platt spoke on the features, symptoms, signs, and treatments for atrial fibrillation (also known as “afib”). As a board-certified cardiologist and invasive cardiologist, Dr. Fenster spoke about the signs and symptoms of afib…
The Consortium membership program for Dr. Jeffrey Fenster’s cardiology patients at the Cardiac Institute of the Palm Beaches hosted its first nutrition seminar today. Dietitian Mari Gross-lau presented, “A New Year – Making Small Lifestyle Changes.” Members from Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens participated in the presentation. The next nutrition lecture, “Heart Health and Nutrition…
The Palm Beach Heartstrong program officially kicked off at the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club in Riviera Beach, FL, yesterday. Dr. Jeffrey Fenster had the immense pleasure of meeting with 25 boys and girls between the ages of 6 – 8 to teach them the basics of health, nutrition, and physical fitness. Dr….
Dr. Fenster spent some time last Saturday at the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club in Riviera Beach, FL, speaking with community members about nutrition, fitness, and general health topics. He answered questions and handed out Palm Beach Heartstrong pedometers – which were so popular, many people came back for more to share with…
On February 9, 2016, Dr. Fenster presented Palm Beach Heartstrong to the residents of Ibis Country Club. Palm Beach Heartstrong is Dr. Fenster’s new program in Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter, offering customized, discounted personal training at several local country clubs and fitness centers to his cardiac patients as well as free nutrition counseling in his…