Austin’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Mayo Clinic will again offer “Take H.O.L.D.”  Take HOLD is a program geared toward individuals who have risk factors or family history of high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol and/or diabetes.

Take H.O.L.D. will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 9 through Nov. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Austin’s Rehabilitation Services Department on the lower level of the medical center.

Brianna Bresser, cardiopulmonary therapist and facilitator of the Take H.O.L.D. program, says the program is for those who may have a hard time on their own managing some or all of these chronic conditions.

“The program identifies your personal risk factors for developing these chronic conditions and implements important changes necessary to reduce the risk of these disease processes,” Bresser said in a press release. “I personally will assist you with developing healthier lifestyle choices to help prevent you from getting one or all of these conditions, as well as help you manage them and reduce any complications you may already have due to these conditions.”

Cost is $60 and is required at the time of registration. The registration fee can be paid in full or in a three-month increment payment plan of $20/month. To register, call 507-434-1674.