Stroke risk assessments, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, medication “brown bag” sessions and more will be offered at Eastland Mall on Friday, April 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Deaconess certified stroke nurses, pharmacists, diabetes educators and wellness coaches will provide a variety of screenings and related education at this free event.

This is the third year for the event. According to Margaret Anderson, RN, CCRN, Deaconess stroke nurse and organizer of the event, “In the past two years, we have found a significant number of individuals who are at risk for a stroke, including younger people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.” 

St. Mary’s Senior Connection will hold a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar Tuesday, March 19th at 4:00 p.m. in the meeting room at 951C S. Hebron Avenue (between Bellemeade and Washington Avenue). Stephen Imes, Director of St. Mary’s Senior Connection, will present the information.

Below is the March 2013 calendar for blood pressure screening sites offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department.           

The Health Department also offers diabetes prevention packets, physical activity packets, and blood glucose testing for diabetes at its office. Anyone interested should call 435-5015 for an appointment.  As always these services, including blood glucose testing, are free. 

There are still some screening dates available in February.  Click here to see those dates and locations.