| Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Coming to Birmingham, Alabama. |
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| Thursday, 16 February 2012 11:33 |
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Birmingham, Alabama – Residents living in and around the Birmingham, Alabama community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Rocky Ridge Church will host Life Line Screening on 2/21/2012. The site is located at 2404 Altadena Road in Birmingham. Four key points every person needs to know: • Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability • 80% 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 For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-697-9721 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. 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 149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings. ### |
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