Free PAD Screening and Education

Free PAD screenings and education, sponsored by Memorial Foundation and FloridaHeart.org, will take place Friday, September 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Miramar Hospital, Medical Surgical Center, 1971 SW 172nd Ave, Miramar. Residents are encouraged to participate if they have one or more of the following risk factors: Leg pain while walking Family history of PAD Diabetes High blood pressure or high cholesterol Chronic kidney disease Current or past smoking history   Common symptoms include leg pain, cramping or numbness during walking; sores or wounds on the feet that heal slowly; pale or discolored toes; decreased walking distance; or one leg or foot that feels colder than the other.   To make an appointment, call 954-844-0907. Appointments are available in English and Spanish. For more information click here.