The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Health Street are partnering to offer a free health screening for the community during February’s American Heart Month. Tests include cholesterol, A1C, blood pressure, and BMI screening.
The event will take place Monday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff, 6701 S Hampton Rd.
According to The American Heart Association, nearly 50% of all Americans have high blood pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, among several other health risks. However, routinely checking and recording your blood pressure along with regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and reducing sodium intake, may help lower blood pressure.
The free event is designed to be a resource for individuals who otherwise would not have access to healthcare screenings. By providing the physicians on-site at the Y, participants can implement doctor recommendations immediately with access to the Y’s programming, including fitness classes and the Y’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, which helps adults with hypertension manage their blood pressure at home using proper measuring techniques, individualized support, and nutrition education. To date, more than 600 participants in North Texas have participated in the program.
In addition, non-Y members will also receive a free pass to use a Y facility.
