Portneuf Medical Center offering heart screenings during February
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The following is a news release from Portneuf Medical Center.
POCATELLO – Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. In fact, more women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.
Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. It challenges women to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart-healthy life.
As part of an annual effort to keep hearts healthy in our communities, Portneuf Medical is offering heart screenings during the month of February. For $16, adults can have their blood drawn and tested for total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglyceride and VLDL. These tests can indicate your risk factors for heart disease.
The reduced fee labs are open to everyone. To learn more, visit www.portneuf.org/service/lab/.