Dare to C.A.R.E. Free Lecture
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 6:00-8:00pm
ATTEND AN EVENING OF INFORMATIVE LECTURES ABOUT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE GIVEN BY PHYSICIANS
Topics include the definition of the various types of cardiovascular disease, causes and risks for the disease and the latest treatment options. The information you will receive is a vital part in preventing cardiovascular disease. Lecture topics include:
* Sudden Cardiac Death * Hypertension and Vascular Disease * Hyperlipidemia * Carotid Artery Disease and Strokes * Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm *Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD)
By attending the lecture you are entitled to a free vascular screening. The *screenings are done in Annapolis in the Sajak Pavilion and also in Bowie and Kent Island. Please call and sign up for the lecture and the screening. Light refreshments are served at the lecture.
Please call 410-573-9483 to register or if you have any questions.
*You are eligible for the screening if you are age 60 or over, or if you are age 50 and over and have a positive history of diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. If you have had our screening in the last 5 years and had a normal screening you are eligible to come back for another. If we found disease you should follow up with your primary care physician.
P.A.D. Community Service Award Winners
The P.A.D. Community Service Award is to recognize collaborative programs focused on increasing awareness about peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) to high-risk populations, patients and/or the health care community
2011 Award Winners
Stay in Circulation Community Service Award for a Local Campaign was presented to John Martin, MD for Dare to C.A.R.E.
Dare to CARE (DTC) is a program started by Annapolis vascular surgeon Dr. John Martin. He has screened – for free – more than 30,000 people since 2000, half of whom w
ere found to have some vascular disease. Many attendees have had life-saving procedures as a result of disease detected at DTC events. Through the efforts of volunteers and the use of lectures, educational materials, free ultrasound testing and meetings with cardiovascular specialists, DTC brings the important message to the public that complications of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.
ere found to have some vascular disease. Many attendees have had life-saving procedures as a result of disease detected at DTC events. Through the efforts of volunteers and the use of lectures, educational materials, free ultrasound testing and meetings with cardiovascular specialists, DTC brings the important message to the public that complications of cardiovascular disease can be prevented. Welcome to Dare to C.A.R.E.
Cardiovascular Screening Program
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 health problem in this country today. More than half of all Americans will die from complications of atheroscierosis, the root of cardiovascular disease.
Early detection is the key!
Through the efforts of volunteers and the use of lectures, educational materials, free ultrasound testing and meetings with cardiovascular specialists, DTC brings the important message to the public that complications of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.
Learn About Vascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the number one health problem in this country today. More than half of Americans will die from complications of atherosclerotic disease, the root cause of cardiovascular disease and millions more will suffer debilitating complications that rob many Americans of a meaningful quality of life.
News Room: Doctors Share Heart-to-Heart Advice
February 2011
As Seen in The Capital: Dr. John Martin yelled as he moved through the audience. One hand shot up. "Wait a minute. I'll take care of you," the doctor-emcee offered....Read More
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