Independence Health System to Host Free Cardiovascular Health Screening Event in November

BUTLER, Pa., Oct. 9, 2025 – Independence Health System will host a free cardiovascular health screening event on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Butler Crossroads Campus, located at 127 Oneida Valley Road, Butler, PA. 

Cardiovascular screenings play a vital role in identifying risk factors for heart and vascular disease. The free health screening will include:

• Body mass index (BMI) assessment
• Blood pressure check
• Carotid artery screening
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Lipid profile
• Blood sugar test 
• Vascular screening (ankle-brachial index or ABI)

A 14-hour fast is recommended prior to testing for accurate results.

Advanced registration is required, and appointment slots are limited. To register, call 877-771-1234 and press 3. 

The event will also feature healthy food tastings and recipes provided by the System’s Lifestyle Coaching team, which promotes healthy eating habits and offers evidence-based health education to support overall wellness. 

To learn more about Independence Health System and its cardiovascular services, visit www.independence.health. 

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health