Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening May 18

From press release

MADISON, Wis.—Residents living in and around the Rockford community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The St. Rita Catholic Church will host Life Line Screening May 18. The site is at 6254 Valley Knoll Drive in Rockford. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.

Four key points every person needs to know:

1. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability;

2. 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke;

3. Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke; and

4. Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient.

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.

Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.