Residents living in and around the Woodland community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture.
Staff members of Life Line Screening will offer screenings beginning at 9 a.m., on Fri., Sept. 27., at The Woodland Assembly of God, located at 360 Gun Club Road.
Nancy Smith of Clarkston, WA attended a Life Line Screening and said, “I cannot tell you what peace of mind these test results have brought to me”.
Life Line is hoping local residents will take advantage of the opportunity as they try to educate people about four key points regarding strokes and bone issues:
• Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability.
• 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke.
• Preventive ultrasound screenings can help avoid a stroke.
• Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient.
Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.
Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Pre-registration is required.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit go to Life Line’s website at www.lifelinescreening.com.
