“Regular screenings are important because they may help to find risk factors in the earliest stages, when they can be treated appropriately,” said Dr. George T. Broderick Jr., a cardiologist with Premier Health Associates. “The treatment could include lifestyle changes and medications, as determined by the physician.”
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The heart screenings will be available at the following locations and times:
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at Atrium Health Center Mason, 7450 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, second floor, Center for Women's Health and Wellness
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at Atrium Medical Center, Professional Building, One Medical Center Drive, Middletown, fifth floor, Auditorium A
Premier Health’s screenings will include blood pressure testing and non-fasting fingerstick readings for total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), and blood sugar.
Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but participants with appointments will be given priority. Call 866-608-3463 to schedule a screening appointment.
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