Popular WVU Heart Institute screening event now in its sixth year
Considered by many to be a 'man's disease', heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country. Regular screening for risk factors is part of every adult's medical checklist, but as family caretakers, women often neglect their own needs to tend to those of their partners, children, and parents.
Now in its sixth year, Women Love Your Heart encourages area women to take control of their heart health with free screenings and assessments, including:
- Blood pressure
- Body fat
- Glucose/cholesterol (fasting is preferred, but not required)
- EKG
- Cardiac risk assessment
- One-on-one nutrition counseling
- Pharmacy consultations (please bring a list of all medications and supplements)
Women Love Your Heart screenings and activities will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the WVU Heart Institute, located at Suncrest Towne Centre in Morgantown. Door prizes and a photo booth will add fun to the day, and women can share their heart stories on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #LoveYourHeart!