BP and Cholesterol Checks
Union Hospital’s Department of Community Health and Wellness will conduct a blood pressure screening at Buehler’s Supermarket at 417 S. Broadway, New Philadelphia. The screening will be held on Wednesday August 3, from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Shoppers can have their blood pressure measured and receive health information at this screening free of charge.
At this time, shoppers will also have the opportunity to have an instant lipid panel analysis. The lipid panel includes LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), triglycerides and total cholesterol. This is a finger stick test and results are available to the participant after 5 minutes. Twelve hours of fasting is recommended for accurate results. Cost of the lipid panel is $9.00. An appointment is required for the lipid panel and can be made by calling Union Hospital at (330) 602-0778 or online at www.unionhospital.org under Health Events.
Elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney, and eye disease. Early identification of these risk factors may help prevent disease.
For more information about the screenings at New Philadelphia Buehlers, call the Department of Community Health and Wellness at Union Hospital at (330) 602-0779.
Get Serious About Your Weight!
More than half of 2011 is gone. How well have you kept your resolution to lose weight? There is still time! Join us at Living Abundantly to kick-start your new life style.
Living Abundantly, a Christian weight-loss support group, meets every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the basement of First Lutheran Church in Beach City. There are no fees, no public weigh-ins, and no embarrassment! The group’s lively discussions focus on living healthier lives using the latest nutrition and fitness information and the guidance of the Bible. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meetings are informal, informative, and fun.
We can do it together! Our next meeting dates are July 26, August 9, and August 23. Or call 330-359-5262 for more information.