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Heart and Cancer Screenings in Pittsburgh for Feb. 2024

Check out these heart and cancer screenings this month in Pittsburgh.

Heart and Cancer Screenings in Pittsburgh for Feb. 2024

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, and February is American Heart Month. Check out these heart and cancer screenings this month in Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, February 7

Join Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health for free blood pressure screenings between 1:30 and 3 p.m. at the Hazelwood Library.

Friday, February 9

Catch a virtual screening of WQED’s “Freedom House Ambulance: First Responders” from 12:30 to 1:30 via Zoom.

Tuesday, February 13

Join a virtual panel discussion from 12 to 1 p.m. moderated by Chief Clinical Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew with Pittsburgh’s Chief of EMS Chief Amera Gilchirst; one of the original Freedom House EMTs, John Moon; and Medical Director for Freedom House 2.0 Dr. Emily Lovallo.

Wednesday, February 14

Head to the Hazelwood Family Center from 1 to 3 p.m. for free blood pressure, diabetes screenings, and referrals with Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health.

Wednesday, February 14

Get a biometric screen at the Allen Place Valentine’s Day health fair at Allegheny Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 17

Get free blood pressure and cholesterol screening, attend “ask the expert” sessions, and get a heart health presentation at UPMC West View Hub from 10 a.m. to noon.

Friday, February 23

Join the Neighborhood Resilience Project from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for biometric screenings and echocardiograms.

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