Take the First Step Toward Better Health
You don’t have to wait until something feels wrong to take your health seriously. Healthy Heroes, Healthy Community brings screenings, trusted healthcare providers, and valuable community resources together in one place, making it easier to understand your risks, ask questions, and take the next step.
The event is open to the general public, with a special opportunity for eligible first responders, dispatchers, educators and nurses to apply for advanced cardiovascular screenings at no cost. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to participate.
Healthy Heroes, Healthy Community is presented in partnership by The Heart2Heart Foundation, Carolina Cardiology Associates, YMCA of Upper Palmetto and North Central Family Medicine.
This outreach of our Frontline Heroes Wellness Program is made possible by the Singhi Charitable Foundation.
Free Heart-Health Screenings for the Community
North Central Family Medicine will provide basic biometric screenings and heart-health assessments at no charge. Screenings will include:
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Cholesterol
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Blood glucose
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Blood pressure
Biometric screenings are available to adults age 18 and older. Fasting is required for the most accurate cholesterol and glucose results.
Additional Health Assessments
Additional screenings offered during the event will include:
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Body fat and BMI checks
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Sleep apnea risk assessments
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their results, ask questions and learn what follow-up steps may be appropriate.
Advanced Screenings for Frontline Heroes
Eligible first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, educators and nurses may apply for our Frontline Heroes Advanced Cardiovascular Screening Program.
The advanced screening includes:
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An enhanced cholesterol panel
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Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)
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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, or hs-CRP
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Vitamin D
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Blood glucose
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Blood pressure
Frontline Heroes may qualify if they:
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Are age 30 or older
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Have two or more risk factors for heart disease
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Are not currently experiencing symptoms
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Have not previously experienced a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event
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Are not currently under the care of a cardiologist and have not been within the past year
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Are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Qualified participants may receive a scholarship for additional screenings at no cost, including a coronary artery calcium scan, home sleep study and other appropriate screenings based on their individual risk assessment.
Scholarships and advanced screenings are subject to eligibility requirements, clinical appropriateness and available funding.
Your Whole Health Matters
Resources, Support and Connections for Every Part of Your Health
Good health is influenced by far more than what happens in a doctor’s office. Community partners will be onsite providing free information, practical resources, and connections to local programs and services addressing a wide range of needs, including:
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Mental and emotional wellness
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Nutrition and healthy eating
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Physical activity and fitness
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Diabetes and chronic-disease prevention
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Cancer awareness and prevention
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Sleep health
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Healthy aging and caregiver support
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Access to healthcare and other community services
Our list of participating organizations and available resources is still growing. Please check back as additional community partners and services are announced.
