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Senior Stars Screenings

Thursday, June 7, 2018

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3

This event is for those who are age 55 and over and are members of the Senior Stars Program. Screenings include lipid panel, glucose, blood pressure, osteoporosis screening, foot care, balance screening and hearing screening. Nutritionist is on hand to answer questions.

The cost to join Senior Stars is $10 a year and the screenings are offered quarterly to members during the quarter of their birthday month.

You must pre-register to attend because a continental breakfast is served following the screening. An 8 hour fast (no food or drink) is required to have the screening.

This particular screening is for those celebrating birthdays in January, February, and March, but if you missed your yearly screening, you can still attend.

You can register by calling the Find Line at 731-644-3463 or by registering below:

 

Community Health Screening

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
8 am – 10 am
Weakley County Office on Aging
589 Evergreen St.
Dresden, TN 38225

Health Screenings Include:

  • Blood Pressure
  • Blood Sugar
  • Hemoglobin A1c
  • Osteoporosis
  • Total Cholesterol ($3)
    – or –
    Full Lipid Panel ($10)

All results will be reviewed by a nurse.  To ensure accuracy of results, all participants are encouraged to be fasting at least 6 hours prior to testing.

All screenings will be performed on-site, using point-of-care fingerstick machines. Results will be available immediately. A pharmacist will also be available for medication questions and review.

For questions, contact Gail Rogers at 731-364-5678 or Allison Castleman, RN at 731-644-8215