Care Access, a global clinical research company helping to accelerate the future of medicine, is bringing its Heart & Kidney Health Screening initiative to Glendale, Ariz. This health screening aims to raise awareness and provide testing for certain health risk factors, including a dangerous type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which impacts one in five people and significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Despite the prevalence of Lp(a) and its impact on cardiovascular health, most people are unaware of their Lp(a) levels due to limited access to testing. It is critical to raise community awareness of this risk factor as there are no currently approved medicines for lowering Lp(a) and it is not impacted by a healthy diet or exercise.
The Heart & Kidney Health Screening offers no-cost Lp(a) testing as well as screenings for other related metabolism and kidney risks. The screenings are part of the Future of Medicine program by Care Access which not only provides crucial health information to participants but also encourages community involvement in clinical trials for potential new treatments targeting Lp(a) and other conditions.
The Future of Medicine program features three key components:
- No-Cost Testing: No-cost screenings for certain heart and kidney risks, including Lp(a), to provide individuals valuable information about their health.
- Health Education: Information to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and the importance of clinical research in advancing medical treatments.
- Clinical Trial Awareness: Assistance in finding local clinical trial opportunities and promoting community engagement in medical research.
Care Access will host screening events on November 13-16 at Gala Event Center, located at 8830 N 43rd Avenue in Glendale, Ariz. Walk-ins are available, but scheduling is recommended at MyFreeHeartTest.com.
“Many patients are unaware of their Lp(a) levels and the risks they pose. By providing no-cost screenings, Care Access is empowering individuals to take control of their heart health,” said Dr. Donna DeSantis, Principal Investigator at Care Access – Mesa.
Care Access has a clinical research facility in Mesa to bring more research opportunities closer to Greater Phoenix residents.
