The American College of Cardiology was proud to host the Chicago Community Health Fair on Tuesday, March 25, at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.

More than 20 local organizations, as well as health care providers, ACC leaders and other experts provided education to the local community about heart disease risk factors like coronary artery disease (CAD), high blood pressure (BP), diabetes and high cholesterol—conditions that often disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities. Community members were able to take home practical strategies for improving their heart health through exercise, healthy eating and more.

Highlights included:

• 200+ Community Members
• 60+ Member Volunteers
• 20 Community Organizations
• 40 Bloodwork Kits from LetsGetChecked*
• 60+ BP Screenings
• 10 Heart Murmur Screenings
• 14 Cleerly Scans (33% had unknown ischemic disease)
• Raffles and prizes
• CAD evaluations
• Short informational sessions about heart disease
• Information on community partners in your neighborhood

It was a great opportunity to come together as a healthier, more heart-conscious Chicago!

The Chicago Heart Health Fair is part of the ACC's broader 2025 Annual Scientific Session, taking place in Chicago from March 29-31, and bringing together the global cardiovascular community for the latest science, education and best practices for transforming cardiovascular care for all. The ACC thanks Johnson and Johnson, Amgen and Cleerly for their support.

The ACC was excited to welcome LetsGetChecked, a global health care solutions company that provides the tools to manage health from home through health testing, genetic sequencing, virtual care and medication delivery for a wide range of health conditions. Learn more at letsgetchecked.com. *In order for individuals to take part in LetsGetChecked, a smartphone and/or internet access was required.