CHI St. Vincent will host a series of free, community blood pressure screening events in February in celebration of Heart Month. The free screenings in Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Morrilton are part of a month-long effort to encourage Arkansans to take responsibility for their heart health.
To know your numbers, join one of CHI St. Vincent free blood pressure screenings in February at these times and locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 7
11 a.m. – 1 pm.
CHI St. Vincent Morrilton (drive-thru screening), 4 Hospital Drive, Morrilton
Thursday, Feb. 9
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
YMCA, 130 Werner St., Hot Springs
Friday, Feb. 10
11 a.m. – 1 pm.
CHI St. Vincent Community Care-East Clinic, 2500 E 6th St., Little Rock
Half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. That means one of the easiest ways to take charge of your heart health is to monitor your blood pressure at home. It’s easy to do and could mean the difference between a routine checkup and a trip to the emergency room.