Swedish to Offer Free Class on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) at Ballard Campus Feb. 9

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SEATTLE, Feb. 6, 2013 - Screenings for cancer, high blood pressure and cholesterol are probably on your doctor visit checklist. Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) probably should be, too, but many doctors don’t know about it. Vascular surgeons from Swedish are hosting a free community health education class about this silent killer and whether this important screening is right for you. The 90-minute program will be at Swedish/Ballard (5300 Tallman Ave. N.W.) on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Posted on 2/6/2013 in aneurysms, communication, community, classes, vascular, Vascular Disease Services | Comments (0)

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Kevin Brown

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Kevin Brown served as chief executive for Swedish Health Services from Februrary 2012 to April 2013. He served on the board of the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, The Highlands Association, and the SafeCrossings Foundation.

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