(ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) encourages eligible residents to take advantage of free cardiac screenings at Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre on Saturday, March 29.
From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. that day, Mercy will be offering free cardiac screenings (by appointment only) to individuals who meet one of the following criteria of being age 40 to 70; have a history of smoking; high cholesterol; high blood pressure (even if controlled); diabetes; a body mass index greater than 25; a family history of heart disease; have not had a heart attack, stroke, or serious cardiovascular event; have not had coronary bypass surgery or a coronary stent; and are not pregnant. Appointments are offered on a first come, first served basis, and no insurance is required.
“Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in America, and the importance of seeking out proactive care for our hearts cannot be understated,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé said. “I encourage anyone who is eligible for this free service to make an appointment today, and I thank Catholic Health and Mercy Hospital for raising awareness about heart disease in Nassau County!”
To make an appointment, contact 516-62-MERCY (63729).