Ozarks Healthcare to recognize American Heart Month with Educational Events and Free Heart Risk Screenings

Ozarks Healthcare is proud to join the nationwide efforts in observance of American Heart Month throughout February. Focused on promoting heart health and preventing heart disease, Ozarks Healthcare is offering a series of events to raise awareness and encourage proactive health measures.

Heart disease remains a leading health concern, but the good news is that early detection of risk factors and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk. Ozarks Healthcare is dedicated to providing valuable resources and opportunities for individuals to take charge of their heart health.

Community Education Luncheons:

• Feb. 16, 12-1 p.m., West Plains Civic Center, Magnolia Room, 2nd floor, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains: Dr. Hussain Ibrahim, board-certified interventional cardiologist, will be the guest speaker discussing heart care. The lunch is free, but reservations are required. Call 417-256-9111, ext. 6735.
• Feb. 23, 12-1 p.m., Riverbend Restaurant, 80 Main St., Mammoth Spring, Arkansas: Dr. A.K. George, board-certified cardiologist, will be the guest speaker discussing heart care. The lunch is free, but reservations are required. Call 417-256-9111, ext. 6735.

Free Heart Risk Screenings at Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine Locations (Feb. 19-23):

Individuals are invited to receive a complimentary heart health screening at Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine locations from Feb. 19 to 23. The screenings include a lipid panel, glucose, A1C, and blood pressure check. To schedule a screening, please contact the respective Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine location.

Alton: 100 Medical Dr. | 417-778-7227

Gainesville: 37 Medical Dr. | 417-679-4613

Mammoth Spring: 260 Main St. Mammoth Spring | 870-625-3228

Mountain Grove: 500 E. 19th St. | 417-926-6563

Mountain View: 220 N. Elm St. | 417-934-2273

Thayer: 1375 Nettleton Ave. | 417-264-7136

West Plains Family Medicine: 181 N. Kentucky, Suite 100 | 417-257-5911

West Plains Family Care: 1307 Porter Wagoner Blvd. | 417-255-8645

Winona: 9104 State Hwy. 19 | 573-325-4237

Free Heart Risk Screening at Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic (Feb. 23):

A special heart risk screening will be offered on Feb. 23 at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic for all West Plains School District employees. The screening includes a lipid panel, glucose, A1C, and blood pressure check. To schedule a screening, please contact the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic at 1013 College St., West Plains, or call 417-505-7123.

American Heart Month serves as a strong reminder to prioritize heart health. Ozarks Healthcare encourages everyone to take advantage of these opportunities for education and screenings to safeguard their heart health.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.