Show your heart some love this February with free blood pressure screenings, blood glucose tests and more during Heart Health Fairs being held in Savannah and Ludowici.
The Long County Health Department’s Heart Health Fair will be February 8 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1p.m. – 5 p.m., at the clinic at 584 North Macon Street in Ludowici.
The Chatham County Health Department’s Heart Health Fair will be February 8 from 5 – 6:30 p.m., at the clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah. In addition to free screenings, the event will also feature information about managing cholesterol and diabetes, women’s health issues, and tips for improving your diet and lifestyle. Several organizations will participate, including the Forsyth Farmers’ Market, Healthy Savannah, the University of Georgia Extension Service, St. Joseph’s Candler African American Health Information and Resource Center, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, and CORE.
Most people can’t tell if their blood pressure or blood glucose levels are high without a test, which is why regular screening is so important. Without intervention, high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. A high blood glucose level can lead to heart disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.
The Coastal Health District has several programs to help you manage blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Find out more about these programs at the events on February 8 and on our Healthy Living web page.
