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Heart Health Screening at SSM St. Clare October 9

SSM Heart Institute at St. Clare Health Center Offers Comprehensive Heart Health Screenings

“Get Screened For Your Heart’s Sake”

WHAT:

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Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing and managing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. To protect your heart, it’s important to take a well-educated approach by learning and understanding your risk factors.

Start by joining SSM Heart Institute for a full heart health screening. This screening includes LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, cholesterol ratio, blood glucose, body fat analysis and blood pressure – all for just $20.

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You may even qualify for a free screening by completing SSM Heart Institute’s online heart disease risk assessment. Learn more online at ssmhealth.com/heart.

WHEN/WHERE:

Wednesday, October 9               
St. Clare Health Center
Fr. Krings Conference Center, Garden Level
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

For more information or to register for this screening, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866-776-3627) or visit www.ssmhealth.com/heart.

WHY:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States   

About SSM Heart Institute

SSM Heart Institute is the region’s most experienced provider of comprehensive heart care. An expert team of skilled cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons provides the most advanced treatments, leading-edge techniques and unparalleled experience for the best clinical outcomes. Combined with expert nursing and technical staff, this team offers a full range of services to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. SSM Heart Institute services are available at five locations across the St. Louis area: DePaul Health Center, St. Clare Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center, St. Joseph Hospital West and St. Mary’s Health Center. For more information, visit www.ssmhealth.com/heart

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