Hospital offers free movie ticket for physicals completed by December 31
MetroSouth Medical Center has just the ticket for its Southland neighbors who want to live healthier lives. Through December 31, 2011, the hospital is offering a free AMC movie ticket (or a choice of a re-usable lunch bag for kids) to patients who complete a physical examination with one of the primary care physicians at any of these health center locations:
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Alsip: 12246 S. Pulaski, Alsip, 708.385.5601
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Beverly: 11238 S. Western, Chicago, 773.238.1111
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Blue Island: Doctors Pavilion, 2310 York St., Blue Island, Suite 5A 708.489.7800 | Suite 4D 708.489.7760
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Morgan Park: 1701 W. Monterey, Chicago, 773.298.9800
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South Holland: 401 E. 162nd, South Holland, 708.210.2001
This movie ticket offer is part of MetroSouth Medical Center’s “Let’s Get Physicals” campaign, an effort to encourage area residents to get an annual physical exam. Research shows that patients who regularly see a primary care physician live longer and have fewer hospital stays.
Taking less than an hour, a typical physical exam includes a screening for high blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions. A physical exam also establishes a ‘health baseline’ with a primary care physician for continued care and it provides an opportunity to talk with a physician privately about any health concerns before they become more serious.
The MetroSouth primary care physicians recommend that patients see a primary care physician for a yearly physical, no matter what their age. They also recommend seeing a primary care physician for school physicals, chronic illnesses, alcohol and drug use problems, gynecologic exams and conditions that arise such as a cold or flu.
