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SSM St. Mary's to hold Heart Health Screenings May 15

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.

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.

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Thursday, May 15

St. Mary’s Health Center
Main Lobby
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

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