Fremont Area Medical Center

Fremont Area Medical Center (FAMC) will celebrate Heart Month with a free Heart Health Expo on Tuesday, February 8, from 4-8 p.m., on the third floor of FAMC's Health Park Plaza, located at 450 East 23rd Street in Fremont. The event is free, and the first 200 attendees will receive complimentary gift bags.

Cardiovascular disease is the No. one killer among men and women in America. The key to staying healthy is to know your risks and manage your health wisely.

The Heart Health Expo will feature a wide array of health stations where attendees can learn more about the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart disease and peripheral vascular disease. Live cooking demonstrations will take place at 4:45, 5:45, 6:45, and 7:45, and free nutritional counseling will be available. Blood pressure screenings will be provided free of charge.

Blood lipid and blood glucose testing will be offered for $15 during a special blood draw on Wednesday, February 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at FAMC. This early morning time will make it easier for people to fast for the 10-12 hour period needed to increase test accuracy.

For more information, call (402) 727-3439.