In a FOX 32 Special Report, Sylvia Perez looks at how a local food pantry and hospital are teaming up to help those who need cardiac care but might not know it.
Heart disease is often referred to as a "silent killer." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , one in five people in the U.S. died from it in 2021.The Beyond Hunger food pantry in Oak Park is going beyond its name to help area residents fight more than being hungry."Any time you can take a barrier away from our clients, we’re gonna have better health outcomes," said Bri Kellogg, a dietician and team leader at Beyond Hunger.
So it’s been a huge asset to our team and all to have Dr. Luger’s team here," Kellogg said.Since last August, Rush's pop-up cardio clinic has helped nearly 200 Oak Park area residents who come to the food pantry.Rush said about half of those screened are considered "high risk" for potential cardiovascular problems down the road.
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