WorkingWell Offers Heart Health Screening for Women

Heart disease, often thought of as a man's problem, is the number one killer of women. In fact, more women die of heart disease than the next four causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer.

WorkingWell wants women to get smart about their heart health today!

Risk Factors
Many heart disease risk factors can be controlled by making changes in your lifestyle and, in some cases, by taking medications. Risk factors include:

• Existing coronary heart disease (heart attack, bypass surgery, heart stents)
• Stroke or carotid artery disease
• Blocked arteries in your legs
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Cigarette smoking
• Poor diet
• Lack of regular exercise
• Overweight
• Family history of heart or vascular disease
• High blood pressure
• Abnormal cholesterol levels

The Women's Cardiovascular Health Screening program at WorkingWell makes it easier than ever to know your risk. Screenings include:

• Lipid Profile blood draw**
• FBS (fasting blood sugar blood draw)**
• Blood Pressure Check
• BMI (Body Mass Index measurement

Cost is $25 (fee must be paid in cash or credit at time of screening). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 866-552-WELL (9355).
**Requires fasting 8-10 hours prior to lab draw.