February is national heart health month and serves as a reminder of how important a healthy heart is in order to live a long life. The American Heart Association has provided the following information on keeping your heart healthy. Ray County Hospital and Healthcare Registered Nurse Jordyn Harris said she enjoys teaching patients about heart health. “My favorite part of working with others would have to be not just helping people but getting to know our patients,” said Harris. “My work matters to me because this is my community, they are not just patients, they are my neighbors, they are pillars in the community and they are my friends.” “Working in cardiac nursing you realize how little things can turn big in the long run,” she added. Harris said by moving nearly 30 minutes a day for at least five out of seven days can improve high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) numbers. “We educate our patients daily on smoking, medication compliance, cholesterol and help give tips…