American Heart Association to Host Go Red for Women Community Expo

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Chicagoland women are invited to take control of their heart health at the Go Red for Women Community Expo on Friday, May 29 in the Great Hall at Chicago’s Union Station. This free event will include heart-health screenings, interactive workshops on topics including nutrition and exercise, and valuable take-home resources. The expo will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the last health screenings beginning at 1:15 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but women are encouraged to visit www.ChicagoGoRedforWomen.org or call (312) 476-6617 to register. At the Go Red for Women Community Expo, women will have the opportunity to take part in heart-health screenings, including tests for blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol and blood sugar. Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by Macy’s and locally sponsored by University of Chicago Medicine.

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