Services Offered

Total Cholesterol Screening

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that adults have their cholesterol levels checked at least every five years. However, more than half of Americans do not know their cholesterol numbers. Studies among people with heart disease have shown that lowering cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease. Through a finger stick blood test participants are given their total cholesterol level and educational materials on healthy cholesterol levels and ways to lower their cholesterol.

Glucose Screening

Glucose is a form of sugar that is the body’s primary fuel; glucose broken down from food can be converted into energy or stored. Blood glucose levels may indicate risk for diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. Visitors will be given their glucose level, via finger stick blood test, and information on diabetes awareness.

Blood Pressure Screening

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious condition that affects one in four American adults. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Among people with high blood pressure, 70 percent do not have their condition under control. Visitors will receive their blood pressure readings and educational materials.

Bone Density Screening

Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly thins and weakens bones. In America, 10 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass. Bone density testing is the best way to determine bone mass and reveal present and future risk of fracture. The screening is done via foot ultrasound and takes 60 seconds with immediate results.

Body Mass Index

Body fat, not weight, is the better measure of one’s health and fitness. Visitors will be given a percentage of body fat reading using a body mass index analyzer, a hand-held machine that sends a weak electric current through the body and then estimates body fat percentage and body fat index.

Waist Circumference Screening

In many cases, waist circumference can be a risk factor for, or indicator of, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The screening is done by placing a tape measure around the body at the level of the navel.

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