Stroke, osteoporosis screenings available Monday afternoon at GCC

Residents living in and around the Greencastle community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Greencastle Christian Church will host Life Line Screening on Monday, Nov. 11.

The event is being sponsored by St. Vincent Health. Greencastle Christian Church is located at 620 Primrose Lane.

Four key points every person needs to know:

* Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability.

* Eight percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke.

* Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke.

* 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 $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit our www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

For more information, visit the online press room at www.lifelinescreening.com.