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Midwest Heart Community Foundation
is committed to improving the cardiovascular health of the community as well as increasing awareness and knowledge on cardiovascular topics.

Through our community programming we provide opportunities and encouragement to individuals and families interested in learning how to improve cardiovascular health and wellness.

The Foundation sponsors an annual 5K Run/Walk for people of all ages and fitness levels. This is a free community event that promotes cardiovascular health and fitness.

 

 


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The Young Hearts for Life™ is a free EKG screening program created to identify high school students at risk for sudden cardiac death. The screening involves a simple 3 minute EKG administered at area high schools during the regular academic year.

To date 19,000 students have been screened. Young Hearts for Life™ is the largest screening program of its kind in the U.S

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A 12-week program that provides a step-by-step plan proven to help women develop lifestyle skills that encourage health behavior changes for a lifetime thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. This program is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Midwest Heart Community Foundation provides lectures on cardiovascular and related topics such as diabetes, obesity, exercise, and women’s health to organizations in the Chicago suburbs.



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For more information on community programs please contact us at 630.932.2165 or email info@midwestheart.org

 

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