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News Release
For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Lynne Zultanky, MSRT
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations
for Bon Secours Hampton Roads
Office:  757-889-5413
Pager: 757-680-3296

(Norfolk, Va - August 27, 2006) - In the United States, more than 8 million Americans suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD)-hardening of the arteries in the limbs, often the legs.  One in 20 Americans over the age of 50 has PAD, and many people with PAD do not experience any symptoms. PAD can reduce mobility and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.  Join us for screenings at:

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, 3636 High Street, Portsmouth, Va.
Saturday, Sept. 16th, 2006
9:00 am - noon
Fee: $20
Call 889-CARE to make an appointment

Mary Immaculate Hospital, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, Va.
Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 2006
10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Call 886-6700 to make an appointment

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, 150 Kingsley Lane, Norfolk, Va.
Thurs. Sept. 28th, 2006
10:00 a.m. - noon
Fee: free
Call 889-CARE to make an appointment

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Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is a leading health care organization known for providing care for the whole person with grace and clinical distinction. Bon Secours brings together a network of hospitals, primary care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities to provide quality health care services to the residents of Hampton Roads. Bon Secours, which employs more than 4,500, includes: Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center and St. Francis Nursing Center.