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St. Luke's Hospital "Art of the Heart" Experience Launches at Two St. Louis Malls

The interactive display allows participants to create their own works of "HeART" and help spread awareness of the importance of heart health.

CHESTERFIELD, MO, April 29, 2011 - St. Luke's Hospital has launched an interactive experience called "Art of the Heart" at two St. Louis area malls. The display is aimed at spreading awareness of the importance of heart health.

St. Luke's Art of the Heart experience allows people of all ages to create free digital masterpieces on a heart-shaped screen. They can also share their "HeARTs" electronically with friends and family to encourage their loved ones to take action for their heart health, too.

The St. Luke's Art of the Heart experience is available at these locations on the dates indicated:

• Chesterfield Mall (Lower level near Macy's and Old Navy)
  April 29-May 1 & May 6-8



• West County Center (Upper level near food court)
  May 13-15 & May 20-22

"Every heart is special," said Andrea Moyer, MD, St. Luke's Hospital cardiologist. "The Art of the Heart experience is designed to help everyone take a moment out of their lives and realize that their heart health needs are unique and must be a priority in order to combat heart disease, the leading killer of men and women."

The St. Luke's Hospital Heart Institute provides nationally-recognized cardiac care. St. Luke's is ranked number one in Missouri for overall cardiac care and best in St. Louis for cardiac surgery according to a 2011 report published by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization.

About St. Luke's Hospital:
St. Luke's Hospital, located in Chesterfield, Missouri, is a regional healthcare provider committed to improving the quality of life for patients and the community. The 493-bed, not-for-profit hospital offers more than 60 specialty areas including cardiovascular care and surgery, cancer care, neurosurgery and neurology, orthopedics, maternity and other women's health, general medicine, outpatient services, pediatrics and comprehensive surgical services.

St. Luke's was the only Missouri hospital recognized in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 as an America's 50 Best Hospitals ^TM by HealthGrades®, ranking among the top one percent in the nation based on superior clinical quality.

St. Luke's Hospital is also part of the Spirit of Women Hospital Network, a coalition of hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States that ascribes to the highest standards of excellence in women's health, education and community outreach. For more information about St. Luke's Hospital, please visit www.stlukes-stl.com/newsroom .

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