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HCA Affiliated Mainland Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month
Learn about your risk with screenings and fun events
Texas City, Texas, February 5, 2010—HCA affiliated Mainland Medical Center is celebrating Heart Month by hosting a Heart Fair on Thursday February 11th. Plan on attending all or some of these informative sessions to learn about your personal risks and how to proactively pursue a heart healthy lifestyle.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
HealthYes! Screenings • by appointment only
Clinical teams will be administering 7 painless tests of the heart and arteries to identify hidden conditions that put you at risk for stroke, heart attack, and other dangerous cardiovascular conditions. All results are reviewed by board-certified physicians and are available online in 4 business days.
• Stroke and Aneurysm Prevention PAK - $139.99 includes tests for Stroke/Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Peripheral Artery Disease.
• Heart Attack Prevention PAK - $159.99 includes tests for Electrocardiogram (EKG), Hardening of the Arteries, Blood Tests for Lipid Panel and Diabetes Risk, Heart Attack Risk Score.
• Heart Attack, Stroke & Aneurysm Prevention PAK includes all 7 tests for $199.99.
Call 1.866.933.9419 to schedule your appointment, mention code BH1TX021110.
For information about these screenings visit: hcahouston.com
Lipid Profiles, BMI and Blood Pressure Screenings:
8:00 am – 10:00 am
$5 per person, 10 hour fast is required
Call 1-888-662-4435 to reserve your screening
Information Booths
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Free and open to the public! Learn how to live a heart-healthy life and reduce your risk
factors for heart disease at any age. This informative, fun event will feature educational
exhibits and resources on food and nutrition, fitness, heart disease, diabetes education,
heart attack warning signs, stroke education, heart surgery, life after heart disease.
Presentations
11:00 am – 11:30 am
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 12:30pm
Call 1-888-662-4435 to reserve your seat, lunch provided
All events will be health at Mainland Medical Center located at 6801 Emmett F. Lowery Expwy, Texas City, Texas 77591.
About Mainland Medical Center
An integral part of Galveston County for more than 50 years, Mainland Medical Center’s commitment to its neighbors has never been stronger than it is today. This commitment is demonstrated through the hospital’s growth, investment and customer satisfaction. In 2007, Mainland Medical Center received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence. In 2009 Mainland Medical Center received the Healthgrades Five-Star Rating for Pulmonary Care. Mainland Medical Center is a 226 bed acute care facility with 90 percent private patient rooms. The center’s 725 member staff and more than 200 physicians provide quality, compassionate care with state-of-the-
About HCA Gulf Coast Division
HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers and diagnostic imaging facilities. It offers a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas residents and businesses. HCA affiliated facilities in the Gulf Coast Division include 12 hospitals, 6 ambulatory surgery centers, 4 free standing emergency centers, 5 imaging centers, 5 cancer care programs and a Regional Transfer Center. The Regional TransferCenter provides ground and air patient transportation to and from any HCA Houston Affiliated Hospital and any other healthcare facilities
