In honor of Heart Health Month, Lourdes Health and Trios Health are excited to announce a community-wide initiative to promote heart health through a free Heart Health screening event.

“This free screening event aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular health while also providing valuable screenings and information to community members in the Tri-Cities”, said Brian Sims, CEO, Lourdes Health.

“Heart disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally,” said David Elgarico, Market President & CEO, Trios Health. “Lourdes Health and Trios Health are committed to empowering our community with the knowledge and resources needed to prioritize heart health.”

The free Heart Health screening event will take place on Saturday, February 28 in the lobby of the Trios Care Center at Southridge, located at: 3730 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is not necessary to attend. This is a free walk-in event.

Lourdes Health and Trios Health will have a variety of free screenings, educational booths and healthcare professionals on-site to address heart health concerns.

Free screenings include Body Mass Index (MBI), Blood Pressure, Finger Stick Blood Glucose Testing, Heart Rate and Oxygen Saturation.

Featured Booths: Community Resources & Hospital Services, Diabetes/Nutrition, Hands-Only CPR demonstrations with the Kennewick and Pasco Fire Departments, Heart Attack and Stroke Education, Sleep Health, Behavioral & Mental Health services, Cardiac rehab and therapy services, smoking cessation and Community Resources. Providers will be on site to share information and education on Aortic Stenosis. Speak with our Market Cardiologist and learn what your numbers mean. Additionally, there will be fun giveaways, kids coloring activities and the chance to win a heart health themed basket.

Lourdes Health and Trios Health invite the community to join us in promoting heart health awareness and taking proactive steps towards a healthier future. We encourage everyone, regardless of age or background, to attend this event and make their heart health a priority.

The Trios Care Center at Southridge is located at: 3730 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA 99338. For more information, please visit YourLourdes.com or TriosHealth.org.

About Lourdes Health: Established on September 24, 1916, by the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet, Lourdes Health has been caring for our community for more than a century. With more than 6 locations serving the community, Lourdes is known as a compassionate, innovative healthcare leader. Lourdes is a for-profit organization following the directives and mission of the Catholic Church. Our health system employs nearly 850 associates with over 200 physicians on Medical Staff. For more information, visit www.YourLourdes.com and visit Lourdes Health’s Facebook page.

About Trios Health: Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates a 111-bed hospital on its Southridge campus in Kennewick. Trios Medical Group serves a growing medical staff network of providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at 10 Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. Our health system, established in 1952, is a sister facility to Lourdes Health in Pasco. For more information, visit us at www.TriosHealth.org or follow us on Facebook.

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