Low-cost stroke and heart screenings offered at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, July 7
COON RAPIDS, MN 06/05/2009--Low-cost heart and stroke screenings will offered Tuesday, July 7 from 7-11 a.m. at Mercy Hospital Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center, 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd. in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
The screening includes a heart/stroke questionnaire; blood pressure; a fasting blood test for total cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein) or “good” cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoprotein) or “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose (sugar).
Individual screening results and the related risks of heart disease, stroke and diabetes will be explained by a health professional.
The cost of the entire program is $30 per person. Fasting is required and will be explained during registration.
"Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for women and men alike," said Brenda Link, Wellness Program manager. "You can help prevent heart disease by knowing your risk factors and taking steps to reduce them."
Registration is required by calling toll-free 1-866-904-9962 or online at www.allina.com/classes.
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital, located in Coon Rapids, Minn., is a 271-bed non-profit hospital that serves the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. More information is at mercyhospital.org.
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