Free Health Screenings During Stroke Awareness Month
ALBUQUERQUE- May 7, 2009 - Do you know your numbers? Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, has teamed up with the American Heart & Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), a nonprofit dedicated to combating heart disease and strokes, to provide two free mini-health fairs featuring non-evasive screenings and educational materials, during Stroke Awareness Month in May.
The free screenings will quickly and easily determine risk factors and inform people of the importance of calling 911 as soon as symptoms appear. Medical associates from PIMA Medical Institute will check blood pressure and weight for each individual and advise on any possible risk level. Free educational literature will also be available.
The free health screenings will take place at the Cricket store at 200 Coors Blvd NW on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The second screening will be at the Cricket store at 6209 Menaul Blvd NE across from Coronado Center on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“Heart disease and stroke are serious health concerns, we hope that by providing the tools and knowledge on how to lead a healthy life, we might be able to make a positive impact on the lives of our neighbors in the Albuquerque community,” said James Moak, area general manager for Cricket.
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States and stroke is the number three killer. Local statistics from the AHA/ASA confirm that Albuquerque citizens, including the Hispanic community, are considered a higher risk group, Monitoring your individual numbers is a healthy start towards taking preventative measures that could lower your risk factors.
About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving more than four million customers in 32 states. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket’s wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. Cricket Broadband provides unlimited Internet access anywhere within Cricket’s coverage areas at speeds comparable to DSL. For more information on Cricket, visit www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit www.leapwireless.com.
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About American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, we’re the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit www.americanheart.org.
