Heart Smart
Southeast Hospital
Take this to heart: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Missouri, claiming thousands of lives every year. You can take a proactive role in helping prevent heart disease from affecting you or those you love. By taking just a few simple steps you can significantly reduce your risk of developing heart disease. These steps are avoid tobacco or, if you use tobacco, quit; be active; eat a heart-healthy diet; maintain a healthy weight; keep your blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood sugar at healthy levels; and manage stress.
Smoking Cessation Classes
SoutheastHEALTH offers a community program for people ready to quit tobacco. The Smoking Cessation Class improves your chances of stopping tobacco for good. It will help you create a plan for coping with both the physical and emotional issues that arise once you stop using tobacco.
Sign up for a Smoking Cessation Class
Vascular Screening
Tests available:
- Stroke/carotid artery test. Ultrasound of the carotid arteries visualizing the buildup of fatty plaque, the No. 1 cause of stroke
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm test. Ultrasound testing for enlargement of the abdominal aorta
- Peripheral artery disease test. Testing for blockages in the legs
The cost for all three screenings is $110 or $50 for an individual screening. Osteoporosis screening is available for an additional $30. A limited number of vascular screenings are available. Please call 800.800.5123 to register.