St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction is hosting a Heart Health Fair on Friday, January 30, 2024, from 7 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public, and aims to raise awareness and prevention of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
What to expect at the Heart Health Fair
The Heart Health Fair will offer a variety of free screenings and education for attendees. Some of the screenings include:
- Blood pressure
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
The screenings will be performed by St. Mary’s staff and volunteers, and the results will be explained by health professionals. Attendees will also receive a booklet with tips and resources on how to improve their heart health.
In addition to the screenings, the Heart Health Fair will feature several educational booths and presentations on topics such as:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Heart failure
- Nutrition
- Smoking cessation
- Stress management
- Stroke
The presentations will be given by St. Mary’s cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, and other experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how to prevent and manage heart disease.
Why attend the Heart Health Fair
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is responsible for one in every four deaths in the United States, and about half of Americans have at least one of the key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoking.
The Heart Health Fair is a great opportunity for people to get screened and educated on their heart health, and to take action to reduce their risk of heart disease. By attending the event, people can:
- Know their numbers: The screenings will provide important information on blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and other indicators of heart health. Knowing these numbers can help people understand their risk of heart disease and make informed decisions about their lifestyle and treatment options.
- Learn from the experts: The educational booths and presentations will provide evidence-based and practical information on how to prevent and manage heart disease. Learning from the experts can help people adopt healthy habits and behaviors that can lower their risk of heart disease and improve their quality of life.
- Connect with the community: The Heart Health Fair is a community event that brings together people who care about their heart health and want to make a positive change. Connecting with the community can provide support, motivation, and inspiration for people to take charge of their heart health and live longer and healthier lives.
How to register for the Heart Health Fair
The Heart Health Fair is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, people can call 970-298-7878 or visit St. Mary’s website. The registration deadline is January 28, 2024.
The Heart Health Fair will take place at St. Mary’s Hospital, located at 2635 N. 7th Street in Grand Junction. Free parking will be available at the hospital’s parking garage.
The Heart Health Fair is part of St. Mary’s commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care for the heart and vascular health of the community. St. Mary’s is the only hospital in western Colorado that offers comprehensive cardiac services, including open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and more.
St. Mary’s encourages everyone to attend the Heart Health Fair and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to improve their heart health and well-being.
