Saint Joseph London Hosts Go Red for Women Heart Health Awareness Luncheon - 2019 - Archived

London, Ky. (February 11, 2019) — As part of the national effort to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease in women, Saint Joseph London is partnering with the American Heart Association to host a Go Red for Women Lunch & Learn event.

The event will take place from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, at the London Community Center, located at 529 South Main Street. Free screenings will be offered from 10:30-11:45 a.m. for blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index, cholesterol, oxygen saturation and varicose veins. Lunch and a presentation will be held from noon-1 p.m.

The free event will feature Shelly Stanko, MD, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care, who will discuss how heart disease affects women differently and what they can do to lower their risk.

February is American Heart Month, a time to help spread awareness about how to prevent heart disease and to encourage people to live heart-healthy lives. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of women, and a staggering 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease or stroke. Statistics show that 80 percent of heart disease and stroke events in women may be prevented by lifestyle changes and education.

Complimentary lunch will be provided during this event. For details or to RSVP, call 606.330.6017 or visit www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/goredforwomen. Registration is encouraged by February 22.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 135 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through an integrated physical and behavioral health delivery system. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full service hospital located in London, KY. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.

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