Community Health Initiative Offers No-Cost Screening for Heart and Kidney Risks, Including Testing for Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and a Lesser-Known Risk That Runs in Families
COLLEGE PARK, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Health and research company, Care Access, is making its Heart & Kidney Health Screening initiative available to residents of College Park, Ga. This health screening raises awareness and provides testing for certain health risk factors, including a dangerous type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which impacts one in five people and significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Despite the prevalence of Lp(a) and its impact on cardiovascular health, most people are unaware of their Lp(a) levels due to limited access to testing. It is critical to raise community awareness of this risk factor as there are no currently approved medicines for lowering Lp(a) and it is not impacted by a healthy diet or exercise.
The Heart & Kidney Health Screening offers no-cost Lp(a) testing as well as screenings for other related metabolism and kidney risks. The screenings are part of the Future of Medicine program by Care Access which not only provides crucial health information to participants but also encourages community involvement in clinical research for potential new treatments targeting Lp(a) and other conditions.
Future of Medicine features three key components:
Care Access will host health screenings on January 7-9 at World Changers Church International, located at 2500 Burdett Road in College Park, Ga. Walk-ins are available, but scheduling is recommended at MyFreeHeartTest.com.
“Many patients are unaware of their Lp(a) levels and the risks they pose. By providing no-cost screenings, Care Access is empowering individuals to take control of their heart health,” said Dr. Sinikka Green, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Care Access.
Care Access has a location in Decatur to provide health screenings, information about research studies, and other services closer to metro Atlanta residents. To find a screening location near you, visit MyFreeHeartTest.com.
About Care Access
Care Access works around the world to make the future of health better for all. We help people learn more about their health, access health resources they need, and participate in research to help find new medicines and cures.
With over 200 research sites across the globe, hundreds of traveling clinicians, and a fleet of over 150 mobile health clinics, we work with hundreds of communities each year to deliver care and research where it is most needed. Through our Future of Medicine program, we provide our members no-cost health screenings, information about research studies, and other education and services. And through our Difference Makers program, we support and amplify the impact of local leaders and organizations that work to improve their communities’ health and wellness.
To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
Joseph Oh
media@careaccess.com
202-970-6885
The Heart & Kidney Health Screening offers no-cost Lp(a) testing as well as screenings for other related metabolism and kidney risks.
Joseph Oh
media@careaccess.com
202-970-6885
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