Cardiovascular screening opened to public

For one day only, Saturday, August 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the public is invited to attend the second joint regional Cardiovascular Screening offered by Murphy Medical Center and Missions Hospitals, Asheville, N.C. This Cardiovascular Screening will offer lab work, individualized counseling and educational sessions, blood pressure, BMI, and important information on cardiovascular risk factors and how to reduce your risk for stroke and diabetes.

These immediate-result screening will include a finger stick to measure cholesterol and blood sugar values as well as LDL, HDL and Triglycerides. (Fasting after midnight is required.)

To pre-register now, call Murphy Medical Center's Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Director, Amy Trout at (828) 835-7656.