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Free Carotid Artery Screening - American Heart Month

In honor of American Heart Month, the JCCGW (Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington) and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital have partnered to provide health education programs and screenings for JCCGW members and the community at large.

The carotid arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If these arteries develop plaque they can cause a stroke.

Capital Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates will perform these free carotid artery screenings.

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The JCCGW Health & Fitness Department will do demonstrations at 11:30 a.m.

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