Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) announces it will host a free cholesterol screening sponsored by NRMC Foundation on Friday, February 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 A.M. Registration is open to the public, but appointments are limited.

 

The Foundation sponsors this annual screening each February in recognition of American Hearth Month.  “This simple blood draw can give participants a quick view of their total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels” notes Foundation Director, Jennifer Eaton.  “These results can then be shared with their primary care provider to determine the next steps to take in their heath journey.”

 

According to the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women.  However, there are steps you can take to keep your heart healthy and reduce the risk of heart disease:

• Get enough quality sleep
• Eat a balanced diet
• Stop smoking
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get active
• Manage/monitor your blood sugar & blood pressure
• Manage stress
• Control cholesterol levels

 

Daily acts of self-care can also benefit you heart health.  Make that doctor’s appointment you may have been putting off, do at least one positive action for heart health each day, find an exercise buddy or join a class/group to help stay motivated and encourage your family to participate as well to help you meet your health goals.

 

To register for the free cholesterol screening, call (417) 448-3801.

 

###

 

About Nevada Regional Medical Center
NRMC is a 71-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital providing comprehensive health care services.  Staff represent more than a dozen medical specialties including ear, nose & throat, family practice, general surgery, gynecology, internal medicine, orthopedics, pain management, pediatrics, psychiatry and wound care services. Additionally, consultation clinics are held regularly by specialists in cardiology, dermatology, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology and urology.

NRMC is centrally located between Kansas City and Joplin along the I-49 corridor.