East Central Reporter

SC3F Wealth Management Group has contributed $1,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation, specifically for the hospital's Heart Center. The donation was presented by Gary Swearingen, Managing Partner of SC3F, and received by Cardiologist Mike LaMonto, DO.

Dr. LaMonto highlighted the importance of such contributions: "One in four people die from heart disease each year, making it the leading cause of death for men and women. So many patients come through our doors who simply can’t afford tools that they need to help us monitor their disease, such as home blood pressure cuffs or quality scales to monitor rapid weight gain that could indicate heart failure. Others can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs for non-covered, yet life-saving screenings like the Heart to Heart program. Generous donations like this help us, help them."

The SBL Heart Center offers a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services. These include diagnostic testing, treatments, screening programs, disease management and prevention initiatives. It is equipped with two cardiac catheterization labs, 15 exam rooms, a rehabilitation gym and facilities for echocardiography, EKGs, pulmonary function tests and stress testing.

Swearingen explained the motivation behind their donation: "Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Heart Center has certainly helped many friends and family members of our SC3F team, so we thought it fitting to make this donation during National Heart Month. We strive to help others in the community, especially those who need it the most."

For more information or to contact the SBL Heart Center directly call 217-328-4960. Donations can be made by calling the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511.

SC3F Wealth Management Group provides investment products and services through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), a member SIPC. SC3F operates independently from WFAFN.