Friday, January 28, 2011
Low-Cost Blood Screens Offered as Part of National Heart Month Celebration
Farmington, NM (January 28, 2011)—Heart disease is among the leading causes of death in San Juan County, making it all the more important for the community to ‘love their hearts’ and focus on preventing heart disease during national heart month in February.
Low-cost blood screens are being offered by San Juan Regional Medical Center throughout February, giving the community a great opportunity to know their numbers and take charge of their heart health. A lipid panel for $15 is available at two Farmington locations: the Outpatient Diagnostic Center (2300 30th Street, Building C) and the SJRMC Laboratory Services (801 West Maple, main hospital campus). Fasting for 12 hours before having the blood screen is preferred, and water is allowed. Only cash or checks are accepted.
The low-cost blood screens are held in conjunction with other upcoming events in February presented by San Juan Regional Medical Center and San Juan Health Partners Cardiology that are geared toward promoting heart-healthy lifestyles. The following events are great for the whole family:
Goosebump Walk/Run: A three-mile run and one-mile walk will be held on Saturday, February 12, at 11:00 a.m. The Goosebump Walk/Run starts at the San Juan Health Partners Cardiology offices located at 407 South Schwartz Avenue in Farmington. Register early online at www.sanjuanregional.com/goosebump and receive a free event t-shirt. Online registration ends on February 4. Late registration is available the day of the walk/run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
A Fair of the Heart Health Fair: This community health fair will be held at the San Juan Health Partners Cardiology offices located at 407 South Schwartz in Farmington from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12. Blood pressure and cardiac health screenings (including baseline EKG), nutrition and diet information, education materials, and coupons for a free cholesterol screening will be offered. Cardiologists will also be available to answer heart-related questions.
Ask a Cardiologist: Is there such a thing as a broken heart? Do coffee and tea really reduce the risk for heart disease? Why is high blood pressure the silent killer? San Juan Regional Medical Center and San Juan Health Partners are pleased to present ‘Ask a Cardiologist’ to be held during the ‘A Fair of the Heart’ health fair on Saturday, February 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Health Partners Cardiology Offices located at 407 South Schwartz in Farmington. Our cardiologists will be available to field any heart-related questions from community members.
Kids Fair: Children and youth can take part in the heart-health celebration and health fair through a number of activities. Kids five and under can download a picture of a heart on www.sanjuanregional.com, color it, and bring their picture to ‘A Fair of the Heart’ on Saturday, February 12 for judging (pictures for coloring will also be available the day of the event). Children six to 12 are encouraged to draw their favorite heart-health activity and also bring their picture to the health fair for judging. Youth from 13 to 17 can calculate their target heart rate, and correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a prize. For all kids’ events, first, second and third place prizes will be awarded.
Low-Cost Blood Screen Location Information:
Outpatient Diagnostic Center
2300 30th Street, Building C
Farmington, NM
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Monday through Friday)
SJRMC Laboratory Services
801 West Maple (Main Hospital)
Farmington, NM
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
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