Care Access, is making its Heart & Kidney Health Screening initiative available to residents of Chicago. This health screening raises awareness and provides testing for certain health risk factors, including a dangerous type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which impacts one in five people and significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Care Access will host health screenings on January 7-9 at East 51st, located at 208 E 51st Street in Chicago.
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Despite the prevalence of Lp(a) and its impact on cardiovascular health, most people are unaware of their Lp(a) levels due to limited access to testing. It is critical to raise community awareness of this risk factor as there are no currently approved medicines for lowering Lp(a) and it is not impacted by a healthy diet or exercise.
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The Heart & Kidney Health Screening offers no-cost Lp(a) testing as well as screenings for other related metabolism and kidney risks. The screenings are part of the Future of Medicine program by Care Access which not only provides crucial health information to participants but also encourages community involvement in clinical research for potential new treatments targeting Lp(a) and other conditions.
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Future of Medicine features three key components:
- No-Cost Testing: No-cost screenings for certain heart and kidney risks, including Lp(a), to provide individuals valuable information about their health.
- Health Education: Information about cardiovascular health and the importance of clinical research in advancing medical treatments.
- Clinical Research Awareness: Assistance in finding local clinical study opportunities and promoting community engagement in medical research.
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Care Access will host health screenings on January 7-9 at East 51st, located at 208 E 51st Street in Chicago. Walk-ins are available, but scheduling is recommended at MyFreeHeartTest.com.
“Many patients are unaware of their Lp(a) levels and the risks they pose. By providing no-cost screenings, Care Access is empowering individuals to take control of their heart health,” said Dr. Sinikka Green, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Care Access.
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Source – businesswire
