Maui Memorial Medical Center is once again offering its free Malama Pu'uwai (Take Care of Your Heart) community cardiovascular wellness program.

The program will be presented from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 at the Wailuku hospital.

Malama Pu'uwai focuses on education, good food choices, exercise, screening and referrals. Participants must commit to the six-week program, with follow-up meetings six and 12 months later.

Included are a free health assessment and lifestyle profile, blood pressure and body mass index evaluations, blood glucose and cholesterol lab tests, counseling with a registered nurse and 30 minutes of weekly exercise. A healthy meal, provided by the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, is offered at each session.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Kim Finney at 243-3047.