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4/8/2024 |
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Ascension St. Mary's Healthy Heart event brings no-cost screening to Saginaw region |
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Ascension St. Mary's is hosting a free heart screening on Saturday, April 27, at Ascension St. Mary's - Riverfront, 1015 S. Washington Avenue in Saginaw. Nearly half of all U.S. adults have some type of cardiovascular disease according to the American Heart Association, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke or high blood pressure. The Healthy Heart event is a day devoted to heart disease screening and prevention. Participants will have access to no-cost heart screenings with on-the-spot results and one-on-one conversations with a doctor to review their individual situation. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. in order to receive a screening that includes: - Electrocardiogram (EKG): Measures the heartbeat’s electrical activity. Electrodes with adhesive pads are attached to the skin of the chest, arms and legs.
- Blood pressure screening: A blood pressure cuff measures the pressure the blood is exerting against artery walls.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) reading: A calculation to identify whether an adult is at a healthy weight.
- Cholesterol test (no fasting required): Measures fat-like substance found that can build up between artery walls, making it harder for blood to circulate. Reduced blood flow can lead to stroke or heart attack. A finger prick is required.
- Heart and stroke risk assessment: May determine the likelihood of developing heart disease, heart attack or stroke in the future. A questionnaire is used.
A physician will review test results with participants and discuss risk factors as well as recommendations for improving heart health. There will also be an area with health displays about heart-related topics including stroke risks and more. All are welcome and no advance registration is required. Individuals need to be registered by 11 a.m. to receive the screening. If additional screenings, tests or treatments are needed outside of the no-cost screenings (for example, should you be having a medical crisis and treatment is necessary) that treatment is not considered part of the free screenings.
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