DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Health and research company Care Access has partnered with the City of District Heights, Maryland to bring its health screenings to the District Heights Senior Center in the City’s Municipal Building.
The screenings will be offered as part of Care Access’s Future of Medicine program and will be provided at no-cost to the city of District Heights, its residents, and residents throughout Prince George’s County. The screenings are happening now in Care Access’s new Health and Research Center, which is located directly within the District Heights Senior Center.
Care Access’s Future of Medicine program not only provides crucial health information to participants but also encourages community involvement in research for potential new treatments targeting a range of high-priority conditions. In addition to health screenings, Care Access will sponsor further health-related activities like cooking demonstrations and exercise classes for the community.
“As part of our ongoing mission to expand access to health and research services outside of traditional healthcare venues, Care Access is always looking to establish permanent presences in communities,” said Glenn Schatz, Vice President of Community Engagement. “We’ve found that setting up these screenings directly within community anchor institutions goes a long way towards making research easy to access and engage in. Participating in health screenings and research can provide benefits for you, your family, and your community. We’re excited to partner with the City of District Heights and help its residents learn more about their health needs.”
“Our community has been traditionally under-represented in the research happening for new medicines, and that’s led to a real lack of medical research infrastructure for our city,” said Mayor Cynthia Miller, City of District Heights. “We chose to partner with Care Access because of their team’s expertise, experience, and success in engaging with local communities, especially Black communities, on health and research initiatives. This makes Care Access the perfect fit for the community engagement needed to make our Senior Center a future hub for community health and innovation.”
Care Access is offering heart & kidney health screenings Monday through Friday at the District Heights Senior Center on 2000 Marbury Drive. Go to MyFreeHeartTest.com to schedule your appointment.
About Care Access: Care Access works around the world to make the future of health better for all. We help people learn more about their health, access health resources they need, and participate in research to help find new medicines and cures.
With over 200 research sites across the globe, hundreds of traveling clinicians, and a fleet of over 150 mobile health clinics, we work with hundreds of communities each year to deliver care and research where it is most needed. Through our Future of Medicine program, we provide our members free health screenings, information about research studies, and other education and services. And through our Difference Makers program, we support and amplify the impact of local leaders and organizations that work to improve their communities’ health and wellness.
To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
About the City of District Heights: The City of District Heights is a vibrant community located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Known for its rich history and diverse population, District Heights is committed to providing exceptional services and fostering a safe, inclusive, and thriving environment for all its residents.
