Health screenings at Lakeland Aug. 1

Published 4:37 pm Thursday, July 24, 2008

By Staff
NILES – To help residents learn about possible risk factors, Lakeland HealthCare is offering walk-in wellness screenings at Lakeland Rehabilitation Services at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA, 905 N. Front St., Niles.
Set for Friday, Aug. 1, from 7 to 11 a.m., the screenings offered include:
Cholesterol Lipid Panel (12-hour fasting cholesterol) or Cholesterol Test (non-fasting cholesterol). These screenings help determine the risk of heart disease. Cost is $35 for the lipid panel or $25 for the cholesterol test.
Osteoporosis Health Screen (bone density screen). The Achilles Express uses ultrasound to evaluate bone status in the heel, providing a T-score for determining bone density. Cost is $25.
Body Composition Analysis (body fat percentage). Determines accurate body composition in less than 10 seconds, and an analysis calculates the amount of fat mass to be lost in order to achieve a healthy body fat percentage. Cost is $25.
For more information on health screenings or if an appointment is preferred, please call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544