Cardiovascular health seminar draws 170 participants in Vila Viçosa

Initiative by the Community Care Unit of Vila Viçosa, marking World Heart Day, focused on prevention and healthy lifestyles.

Modern healthcare seminar room in Portugal, with participants listening attentively. Focus on the atmosphere of learning and health awareness, with subtle Portuguese architectural elements. Soft, natural light. No text or logos visible.
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Modern healthcare seminar room in Portugal, with participants listening attentively. Focus on the atmosphere of learning and health awareness, with subtle Portuguese architectural elements. Soft, natural light. No text or logos visible.

The Community Care Unit of Vila Viçosa, part of ULSAC, held a seminar on cardiovascular health, bringing together around 170 participants at the Cineteatro Florbela Espanca in Vila Viçosa on September 29.

The seminar, titled “A Heart for a Lifetime,” was held as part of World Heart Day and supported by the Vila Viçosa Municipal Council. Professionals from ULSAC and invited specialists shared knowledge on preventing cardiovascular diseases, risk factors, and the importance of healthy lifestyles throughout life.
Nurse Vanda Falcato, Coordinator of the Community Care Unit of Vila Viçosa, emphasized that "initiatives like this bring healthcare closer to the community and reinforce the importance of lifelong prevention. Caring for the heart also involves promoting health literacy and empowering individuals to make more informed and healthier choices."
Through this event, the Community Care Unit of Vila Viçosa strengthens its role in health promotion and disease prevention, valuing community proximity and collaboration with local partners.
Based on information from the official source: ULS do Alentejo Central (Hospital do Espírito Santo de Évora) (29/09/2026)