Ozarks Healthcare will join nationwide efforts to observe of American Heart Month in February. With a focus on promoting heart health and preventing heart disease, the heath care system will offer a series of events to raise awareness and encourage proactive health measures.
Heart disease remains a leading health concern, but the good news is that early detection of risk factors and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk, say hospital officials, adding that Ozarks Healthcare aims to provide valuable resources and opportunities for people to take charge of their heart health.
Two community education luncheons will be held, one in West Plains, and another in Mammoth Spring, Ark.
From noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 16, a luncheon served in the Magnolia Room on the second floor of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., will feature guest speaker Dr. Hussain Ibrahim. Ibrahim, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, will discuss heart car.
From noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 23, a lunch featuring Dr. A.K. George as guest speaker will be served at Riverbend Restaurant, 80 Main St. in Mammoth Spring. George, a board-certified cardiologist, will also discuss heart care.
Both lunches are free, but reservations are required and may be made by calling 417-256-9111, ext. 6735.
Free heart risk screenings will be offered from Feb. 19 through 23 at Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine locations.
All are invited to receive a complimentary heart health screening, which will include a lipid panel, glucose, A1C and blood pressure check. To schedule a screening, contact the respective Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine location:
Alton: 100 Medical Drive, 417-778-7227.
Gainesville: 37 Medical Drive, 417-679-4613.
Mammoth Spring: 260 Main St., 870-625-3228.
Mtn. Grove: 500 E. 19th St., 417-926-6563.
Mtn. View: 220 N. Elm St., 417-934-2273.
Thayer: 1375 Nettleton Ave., 417-264-7136.
West Plains Family Medicine: 181 N. Kentucky, Suite 100, 417-257-5911.
West Plains Family Care: 1307 Porter Wagoner Blvd., 417-255-8645.
Winona: 9104 Highway 19, 573-325-4237.
In addition, a special heart risk screening will be offered Feb. 23 at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic for all West Plains School District employees. The screening includes a lipid panel, glucose, A1C and blood pressure check. To schedule a screening, contact the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic at 1013 College St., West Plains, or call 417-505-7123.
American Heart Month serves as a strong reminder to prioritize heart health. Ozarks Healthcare encourages everyone to take advantage of these opportunities for education and screenings to safeguard their heart health.
