This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Schools

"Her Heart: Every Beat Counts": Education and Screening

Tera Stahlhut, Neighbor

The SSM Heart Institute is sponsoring the fifth annual “Her Heart: Every Beat Counts” education and screening day. This program will help educate women about their number one health risk. 

The program is open to the public and free to attend.

Physician speakers will be featured, “Heart-Smart Stations,” drawings, gifts, and free breakfast and lunch.

Find out what's happening in St. Charleswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol and glucose screenings will be offered from 7 to 8:30 a.m. There is a $5 fee for the cholesterol and glucose screening and appointments are required. To register and schedule a screening time, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866-776-3627) or visit ssmhealth.com/heart.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from St. Charles