Community receives free health care screenings for a healthy heart
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MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Not only is February filled with love and chocolate hearts but it’s also a month to be aware of your heart health. February is Heart Disease Awareness Month.
The Community Health Improvement Network held a healthy heart luncheon Monday. Community members were able to learn about heart disease, ask questions to medical professionals, and most importantly, get free health care screenings.
Mississippi State University professor, Heidi Vonderheide, said heart disease is very prevalent in Mississippi, especially for women who are sometimes misdiagnosed or mismanaged.
Joann Hooper told News 11 she encourages men and women to get screened after she had a stroke scare.
This is the network’s 15th lunch and learn event. Organizers said they plan on continuing these events to provide health care access and education to the community.
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