West Plains, MO. – American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is an ideal time to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and encourage them to get their families, friends, and communities involved. Ozarks Healthcare is reminding its patients and community members that heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, and strokes know no borders. The organization encourages patients and community members to focus on heart health through February.
This Friday, Ozarks Healthcare will be hosting three different events for the sake of promoting good health & wellness of the heart.
Feb. 24
Community Education Luncheon
12-1 p.m., West Plains Civic Center, Magnolia Room, 2nd floor, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains, MO.
Dr. Hussain Ibrahim, board-certified Interventional cardiologist will be discussing heart care. The lunch is free, but reservations are required. Call 417-256-9111, ext. 5798, to save your seat.
Feb. 24
Free Heart Risk Screenings at Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic
A special heart risk screening will be offered on Feb. 24 at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic for all West Plains School District employees. The screening includes a lipid panel, glucose, A1C, and blood pressure check. Schedule your screening using the contact information below:
Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic
1013 College St.
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-505-7123
Feb. 24
Ozarks Healthcare and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Blood Drive
Give blood for other hearts to use and pump this month! Ozarks Healthcare and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive on Friday, Feb. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Willard Hunter Classroom in the Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center at 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment, call 417-227-5006 or go to www.cbco.org/donate-blood.
