Register Now for No-Cost Cholesterol Screening On November 14
October 30, 2024
Registrations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening
sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held on Thursday, November 14,
from 7-9 am at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.
sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held on Thursday, November 14,
from 7-9 am at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.
An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to
participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, or call 217.277.5000,
or stop by the Blessing Resource Center to register.
participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, or call 217.277.5000,
or stop by the Blessing Resource Center to register.
The screening will measure levels of the following in the blood:
LDL, sometimes called "bad" cholesterol
HDL, sometimes called "good" cholesterol
total cholesterol
triglycerides (fat)
blood glucose (sugar)
The results of a cholesterol test are part of the information needed to
determine a person's current heart health status and future risk for
heart disease and diabetes.
determine a person's current heart health status and future risk for
heart disease and diabetes.
For more information call 217-223-8400, ext. 4191
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