Press Release
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare to offer 'Power of Prevention' screening event
For immediate release, May 7, 2009
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Kyle Bauer, Public Relations Coordinator, 630-993-5702
ELMHURST – The majority of chronic medical conditions are lifestyle related and, thus, preventable. Heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and others account for 70 percent of all diseases. But even these daunting ailments can be controlled if they are detected early enough.
"Obviously, avoiding a disease is better than treating one," said Jeff D'Amico, D.O., a physician on the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Medical Staff. "But since you can't completely avoid all diseases, the next best thing is addressing problems in their early stages, whey they are typically easier to treat and you have a better chance of success."
Preventive screenings are a powerful tool in the management and early detection of diseases. Their success is rooted in the basic principle that the more that is known about health, the more opportunities there are to continue doing something right or start working on what needs to be improved upon."
You have the power to influence your health, and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare can show you how at the Power of Prevention, a health screening event to be held from 8-11:30 a.m. on May 31 at the Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk wtih physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists and patients about health screenings and lifestyle adjustments that can save lives.
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that tens of thousands of lives could be saved and countless complications could be avoided each year if more people took advantage of the power of preventive screenings," said Laura Boyd, M.D., a physician on the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Medical Staff. "This event gives you the opportunity to listen to free presentations and have your health and wellness questions answered. You can also choose from discounted screening packages or a la carte services to be screened for common health issues before they threaten your health."
Screening packages available include a Heart Package for $129 that includes a heart scan, cholesterol/lipid panel screening, Vitamin D screening, blood pressure screening and heart risk appraisal. A Diabetes Package is also available for $30 and includes Vitamin D screening, cholesterol/lipid panel screening, body composition screening, blood press screening, heart risk appraisal and foot screening.
The event will also feature presentations by Dr. D'Amico discussing diabetes, Dr. Boyd addressing heart health and Charles Giger, M.D., explaining Vitamin D.
For more information, including details on the a la carte services available, please visit http://powerofprevention.emhc.org. The presentations are free but advance registration and payment are required for health screenings. Please call CareMatch at (630) 782-7878 to register. Space is limited for all screenings.