Because May is the month of the heart, several hospitals and clinics of Hospital da Luz network, from the north to the south of the country, will offer free screening for cardiovascular risk open to the general population. Teams of health professionals from Hospital da Luz (check the list of units, dates and schedules below) will be available to assess health indicators , such as blood pressure, glycaemia, cholesterol and body mass index, besides providing information on cardiovascular disease, which remains the first cause of death in Portugal. Did you know that, in Portugal : Over half (55%) of the population between 18 and 79 years old presents one or more factors of cardiovascular risk, namely high blood pressure and high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity? One in three persons dies due to cardiovascular diseases ? It is highly important to stratify your cardiovascular risk? Depending on the result, you may have to start a therapy to control the different risk factors. In May, follow your heart with Hospital da Luz! #sigaoseucoraçãonaLuz Places, dates and times (it’s not necessary to book in advance) Hospital da Luz Clínica de Cerveira May 4, 10 to 12 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m., at the park outside the clinic Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim May 4 and 5, 10 to 12 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m., at the hospital’s main reception hall (ground 0) Hospital da Luz Clínica de Amarante May 5, 10 to 12 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m., at the clinic’s reception hall Hospital da Luz Guimarães May 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 5 p.m., at Parque da Cidade Desportiva Hospital da Luz Vila Real May 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 8 p.m., at Parque Corgo Hospital da Luz Arrábida May 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Arrábida Shopping Hospital da Luz Clínica do Porto May 8, 10 to 12 a.m., at the clinic Hospital da Luz Clínica Santa Maria da Feira May 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Continente Feira Hospital da Luz Aveiro May 24 and 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. Hospital da Luz Coimbra May 24 and 26, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m., and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hospital da Luz Clínica de Odivelas May 30, from 9 a.m. Hospital da Luz Torres de Lisboa May 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Hospital da Luz Setúbal May 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mercado do Livramento Hospital da Misericórdia de Évora May 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Hospital da Luz Clínica do Caniço May 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 6 p.m.
