CHI St. Vincent, an Arkansas-based nonprofit health system with four hospitals and a network of clinics serving Central and Southwest Arkansas, will host a series of free, community blood pressure screening events in February in celebration of Heart Month. The free screenings in Little Rock, Hot Springs and Morrilton are part of a month-long effort to encourage Arkansans to take responsibility for their heart health. To do that, you need to Know Your Numbers. For blood pressure, that’s 120 and 80. You want your numbers to be below that or you may suffer from hypertension. Higher than 140 over 90 and you need to see a doctor.
To know your numbers, join one of CHI St. Vincent FREE blood pressure screenings in February:
| DATE | LOCATION |
| Tuesday, Feb. 7 11 a.m. – 1 pm. | CHI St. Vincent Morrilton (drive-thru screening)4 Hospital Drive Morrilton, AR 72110 |
| Thursday, Feb. 910:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | YMCA130 Werner St.Hot Springs, AR 71913 |
| Friday, Feb. 1011 a.m. – 1 pm.(UPDATED) | CHI St. Vincent Community Care-East Clinic 2500 E 6th St. Little Rock, AR 72202 |
Half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. That means one of the easiest ways to take charge of your heart health is to monitor your blood pressure at home. It’s easy to do and could mean the difference between a routine checkup and a trip to the emergency room.
About CHI St. Vincent
CHI St. Vincent is a regional health network serving Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Headquartered in Little Rock, our network includes primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, hospitals, home health, rehabilitation and surgery centers across the state. U.S. News & World Report ranks care delivered at CHI St. Vincent as “high performing” in multiple areas, including Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement. It is also part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. Learn more at chistvincent.com
