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St. Mark's Church set to host Life Line screening |
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EAST LONGMEADOW Residents living in and around East Longmeadow can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The St. Marks Episcopal Church will host Life Line Screening on Aug. 19. The site is located at 1 Porter Rd. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
Four key points every person needs to know:
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability.
- Eighty percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke.
- Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you 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. Many sites offer finger-stick blood tests to check for cholesterol and glucose.
Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation leading provider of preventive screenings.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 800-697-9721 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
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