YORK COUNTY - Residents living in and around the York community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke by Life Line Screening.
The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening, which checks for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for stroke.
Life Line Screening will be at St. Christopher Church, located at Lilac Lane and York Street in York, on May 15. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. and preregistration is required.
According to information provided by Life Line Screening, a stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, while screenings are fast, painless and affordable. The goal of the screenings is to help identify potential health problems 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.
Register for a Wellness Package with heart rhythm for $149. All five screenings take a total of between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.
Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation's leading provider of preventive screenings.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call (800) 643-6188 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.
