Life Line Screening - Altoona, PA

Name: Life Line Screening - Altoona, PA
Start: 2024-10-07T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-07T16:00:00-04:00
Location: First Church of Christ

Schedule

Mon Oct 07 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

First Church of Christ | Altoona, PA

October Recognizes Bone and Joint Awareness

A woman’s risk of breaking a hip is equal to her risk of developing breast cancer, uterine and ovarian cancer combined, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation website.

The screenings provided include an ultrasound of the heel, which is a first-rung osteoporosis risk test. This is an important test to take during October, a month dedicated to recognizing bone and joint disorders such as osteoporosis.

Screenings include tests to check for blocked carotid arteries, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure, which are the three leading risk factors for stroke. Nearly 800,000 strokes will occur this year.
Other tests check for abdominal aortic aneurysms and PAD, also called “hardening of the arteries” in the legs. Many events also offer blood tests, including cholesterol, glucose and c-reactive protein screenings, as well as take-home colon cancer early detection tests.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-844-591-7160 or go to https://llsa.social/hsca or text the word circle to 216-279-1607. Pre-registration is required.