Health screenings offered at St. Edna Church
Life Line Screening will offer a screening program to reduce the risk for having a stroke Thursday at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening, checking for irregular heartbeat which is a major risk factor for stroke.
A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world.
Screenings 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 60-90 minutes to complete.