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February is National Heart Month and Mercy has planned a number of activities in celebration!  

To schedule your Mercy Heart Screen, call 312.567.6088.

$25 Mercy “Heart Screen” (Normally $30)

The Mercy Heart Screen includes a 12-lead EKG, Cholesterol Profile, Diabetes Screening, Blood Pressure Measurement, Peripheral Vascular Disease Assessment, Body Mass Index (BMI), Height and Weight Check, and a customized report by Mercy’s expert cardiology team. Mercy’s Heart Screen Special is available at Mercy Hospital, Mercy Medical at Dearborn Station, and Mercy Medical on Pulaski.

$59 “Heart & Stroke Screen Plus” (Normally $79)

The “Heart & Stroke Screen Plus” includes Mercy’s “Heart Screen,” as well as Carotid Artery Screening, which identifies your risk for stroke, and an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, which identifies risk of the enlargement of the blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs. Mercy’s “Heart & Stroke Screen Plus” is available at Mercy Hospital by appointment only.

$79 “Heart Disease Detector Screen" (Normally $99)
The “Heart Disease Detector Screen” tests your calcium scoring, which indicates how much calcification or hardening of the arteries there is in, near, or around the coronary arteries, which can be used as an indicator for heart disease, or determine how severe your calcium build up is. The “Heart Disease Detector Screen” screening is available at Mercy Hospital.

$130 “Prevention Package” (Normally $150)

Best value, providing all three screenings! By purchasing the Prevention Package, you will receive revolutionizing heart care and the latest in non-invasive cardiac screenings, with the most sophisticated diagnostic technology.

Love Your Heart and take advantage of free health screening events to help you live well. Find the location nearest you and begin your road to a healthy heart.  No appointment necessary, just stop by during the times listed!

Free screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, and more.


Thursday, February 14th
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
2525 S. Michigan Avenue, 12th Floor Great Room
7am-8am; 11am - 1pm and 4pm - 5:30pm

Wednesday, February 8th
Merch Medical in Chatham
8541 S. State Street 9:00am - 1:00pm

Wednesday, February 20th

Mercy Medical on Pulaski
5525 S. Pulaski
9am - 1pm

Thursday, February 28th
Mercy Medical at Dearborn Station
47 W. Polk, Suite G1
9:00am - 1:00pm


In celebration of National Heart Month, Mercy Hospital is offering free weekly Lunch & Learn talks every Friday through February. Each talk will take place at Mercy Hospital, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Each event will feature a raffle prize for attendees. Each time you attend, your name will also be entered in the "Grand Raffle," which will be picked at the end of the month.

Lunch will be provided, but space is limited and reservations are required.  Please RSVP to Christine at 312.567.6700 or RSVP online by clicking the link for each event.

Friday, February 1st
Great Room, 12th FloorRegister Online
Women & Heart Disease: Celebrating 10 Years of Go Red for Women

Presented by: Ella Kus, NP, Chicago Heart & Vascular Consultants

Weekly Raffle: 18-Week Weight Watchers Session

Friday, February 8th
Great Room, 12th Floor, Register Online
Shaking Hands with Stress: Understanding What it is and Managing How to Live With it
Presented by: Ann Green, PT & Michele Haptonstahl, LCSW, Mercy's Integrative Medicine & Wellness Program
Weekly Raffle: Acupuncture Session Gift Certificate

Friday, February 15th

Room 242/246,  Register Online
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Healing Hearts & Touching Lives

Presented by: Dr. Robert Blanco, Medical Director of Cardiac Rehab

Attend this talk and hear firsthand testimonials from Cardiac Rehab Patients.
Weekly Raffle: $30/30 Heart Screen Gift Certificates

Friday, February 22nd
12th Floor Great Room, Register Online

Nutritional & Integrative Medicine Approaches to Cardiovascular Wellness

Presented by Rachelle Meade, RD, Dietitian and Functional Medicine Specialist

Weekly raffle: Free Nutrition Consultation