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Woodland Heights hosts annual Heart Fair

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LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -

Heart disease is the number one killer among Americans
To raise awareness and celebrate Heart Health Month Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin hosted its yearly Heart Fair. The fair offered free glucose and cholesterol screenings and blood pressure screenings. Also on site, the newest in robotic technology, the daVinci S-i mobile unit.

Organizers say these tests can help prevent the disease.

 "February is heart health month, so we kind of pay special attention to bringing awareness to people taking care of their hearts so this is a free service, you know glucose and cholesterol testing, screenings are something that can be indicative to heart disease," said Jennifer Stevens, Director of Marketing, Woodland Heights Medical Center.

Even though February is the month of the heart, organizers encourage getting screened regularly.

They also say consistent exercise and healthy diet will lower your risk for heart disease.

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