No-Cost Heart & Kidney Health Screening
No-Cost Heart & Kidney Health Screening Available on July 29 at the CareFirst Engagement Center’s Free Resource Fair
Local event will screen Baltimore and Maryland residents for Lp(a), a dangerous type of cholesterol and heart risk most doctors are not routinely testing for, as well as certain other metabolism and kidney risks
Care Access, a global health research company helping to accelerate the future of medicine, is bringing its Heart & Kidney Health Screening initiative to the CareFirst Engagement Center’s Free Resource Fair community event in Baltimore, Maryland. This health screening aims to raise awareness and provide 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 trials for potential new treatments targeting Lp(a) and other conditions.
The Future of Medicine program features three key components:
● No-Cost Testing: No-cost screenings for certain heart and kidney risks, including Lp(a), to provide individuals valuable information about their health.
● Health Education: Information to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and the importance of clinical research in advancing medical treatments.
● Clinical Trial Awareness: Assistance in finding local clinical trial opportunities and promoting community engagement in medical research.
Care Access will host this screening event from 10:00AM – 2:00PM on July 29, 2024 at the Free Resource Fair at the CareFirst Engagement Center, happening at 1501 South Clinton Street, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21224. No tickets or RSVP required.
