Registrations are now being accepted for a No Cost Community Cholesterol and Wellness Screening hosted by Blessing Health System. The screening will be held on Thursday June 5, between 7:30 and 9:15 am at the Pike County Senior Center, 220 West Adams Street, Pittsfield IL 62363.
Register online now at events.blessinghealth.org or call 217-277-5000.
This screening will include a no-cost cholesterol screening, blood pressure reading, and body composition screening. Those with an elevated fasting glucose or known history of diabetes or pre-diabetes will also be eligible to receive an A1C screening.
Cholesterol screening requires a 12 hour fast for all participants and measures cholesterol, HDL, LDL triglycerides, and glucose levels. Please drink plenty of water and take any medications.
The American Heart Association recommends individuals 20 years of age or older have their cholesterol checked every 5 years; those with known risk need more frequent monitoring.