McLAREN BAY REGION OFFERS STROKE SCREENING

September 23, 2012
By: O. J. Cunningham

McLaren Bay Region, in conjunction with the American Stroke Association, will be offering a Stroke Screening at the Center for Rehabilitation, 3190 East Midland Road, Bay City, on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

You have the power to prevent stroke! Stroke doesn?t discriminate; it affects people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Fortunately, most strokes are preventable, and you can take steps now to reduce having a stroke.

The Stroke Screening will include blood pressure and pulse, diabetes screening, and full lipid profile, which includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, results counseling and a risk reduction plan. A 12-hour fast is required for accurate results. Even though this is a fasting blood test, it is extremely important that participants take morning medication as usual, with a sip of water. The cost for the screening is $10.00 per person.

Pre-registration is required. To register for the screening, please call toll free 1-877- 411-2762 anytime (24 hours a day) or for more information log onto mclaren.org/bayregion and click on ?Classes & Events?.