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Forrest General Hospital - Dare to C.A.R.E.
Dare to C.A.R.E. is a comprehensive cardiovascular disease early-detection and education program. C.A.R.E. stands for the types of cardiovascular disease the screenings are designed to detect: carotid artery stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, and extremity artery stenosis. The two-day event includes a talk by a local physician followed by scheduled screening appointments the next day for qualifying participants. Screenings include a non-invasive ultrasound of carotid arteries in the neck, the aorta in the abdomen, and an evaluation of leg circulation.
What is it?
Dare to C.A.R.E. is a comprehensive cardiovascular disease early-detection and education program. C.A.R.E. stands for the types of cardiovascular disease the screenings are designed to detect: carotid artery stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, and extremity artery stenosis. The two-day event includes a talk by a local physician followed by scheduled screening appointments the next day for qualifying participants. Screenings include a non-invasive ultrasound of carotid arteries in the neck, the aorta in the abdomen, and an evaluation of leg circulation.
Who is it for?
People over age 60, or over age 50 with risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
Why do they do it?
Cardiovascular disease is the number one health problem in the United States. Early detection is the key!
Impact
Since the program began in August 2011, approximately 405 people have been screened. Of this number, 231 abnormal screenings (57 percent) were detected that otherwise may have went undiscovered.
Contact: Jessica Wallace
Marketing & Communications Department
Telephone: 601-288-1303
E-mail: jwallace@forrestgeneral.com
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