Made possible with Broward County and the Florida Panthers Foundation, the initiative aims to improve early detection and prevent heart disease across the community
April 20, 2026 – Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is collaborating with Broward County to offer free cardiac screenings to Broward County residents who meet the program’s medical criteria. This initiative, the Broward County/Florida Panthers Preventive Heart Program, is funded through the support of both organizations and aims to expand access to preventive heart care across the community.
“By bringing together clinical expertise and community collaborations, we’re able to deliver life-saving cardiac screenings at no cost to residents,” said Jose Navia, M.D., Vice Chief of the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute in the Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. “Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and initiatives like this can help identify risks sooner, detect heart-related conditions before they become emergencies, and save lives.”
The cardiac screenings – specifically, coronary computed tomography angiography, a specialized CT scan of the heart – are offered to adults, particularly those age 45 and older, to encourage proactive steps toward preventive heart care. Broward County residents interested in participating can complete an online form to determine whether they meet the program’s criteria.
“Our collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and the Florida Panthers Foundation allows us to continue this life-saving program. Of the more than 7,000 people who have taken the test, over half needed continued medical care to prevent a heart attack and other health issues,” said Broward Mayor Mark Bogen. “Don’t delay, take the free heart test, and know that you’re taking good care of yourself.”
For more information, visit https://pages.clevelandclinic.org/FL-Broward-Heart-Project, call 786.742.4914, or email BrowardHeart@ccf.org.
