New Calcium CT at St. Francis Revolutionizes Community Heart Screening

CHI Health St. Francis recently added Coronary Calcium Scan technology to their Radiology Services. 

Coronary Calcium Computerized Tomography (CT) can detect coronary artery disease before symptoms start. The specialized imaging technology shows calcium deposits in the arteries of the heart. A buildup of calcium can cause narrowing and reduce blood flow potentially leading to heart attack or stroke.

St. Francis’ reduced-price Community Heart Screening, with Coronary Calcium CT imaging at its cornerstone, starts Saturday, Aug. 24. Discounted screenings are also available Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 21. The preventative screening includes calcium score, EKG, cholesterol and A1C tests to evaluate the health and function of the heart and provide insight into cardiovascular well-being. 

The general guideline is that everyone ages 40-75 years of age, who do not already have known heart disease, should get a heart screening. Participants do not need a prescription or doctors order to be screened. 

Call 308-398-5700 to schedule a discounted heart screening. For more information, visit https://www.chihealth.com/services/heart-institute/heart-screenings.