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Ephraim McDowell Health plans events to celebrate American Heart Month in February

FREE Health Screenings February 6-27 For more information about the cardiac care services available at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, click here.

Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer of women. Nearly half a million women will lose their life to the disease this year – that’s approximately one death per minute. To raise awareness of how individuals can reduce their risks for heart disease, Ephraim McDowell Health is promoting several activities in February, which is observed as American Heart Month.

Click here for photos of how Ephraim McDowell Health observed Wear Red Day on February 5.

Click here for pictures from the Red Dress Benefit Ball, held February 20 at Danville Country Club.

“With this disease killing so many women each year, we must raise awareness in the communities we serve,” said Shelly Selby, Director of Cardiopulmonary and Laboratory Services at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Free Health Screenings

Are you at risk for heart disease? The Community Service Department at Ephraim McDowell Health is offering free health screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index and stress vulnerability) between February 6 and 27 in churches throughout Boyle and surrounding counties. No appointment is necessary. These potentially lifesaving screenings can help you determine if you are at risk. If schools are closed due to the weather, these screenings will be cancelled.

February 6
Lebanon United Methodist Church – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
236 N. Spalding Ave.
Lebanon, KY
Offering 2 hour or 12 hour fasting tests

Feb. 17
The Presbyterian Church of Danville - 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
500 West Main Street
Danville, KY 40422
12 hour fasting required

Feb. 18
Lancaster Baptist Church - 10 a.m.- 2p.m.
201 Richmond Road
Lancaster, KY 40444
2 hour fasting required

Feb, 20
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church - 8 a.m. - 11a.m.
10167 KY 1547
Liberty, KY 42539
12 hour fasting required

Feb. 24
The Carpenter’s Christian Church - 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1340 US 127 bypass
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
2 hour fasting required

Feb. 25
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
117 West Main Street
Danville, KY 40422
2 hour fasting required

Feb. 27
Stanford Church of the Nazarene - 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
73 Elizabeth Ave.
Stanford, KY 40484
12 hour fasting required

For more information on women and heart disease, please visit www.goredforwomen.org.