Walk-In Wednesdays start in January
Published 12:48 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2009
ST. JOSEPH – Lakeland HealthCare will be providing a limited supply of adult seasonal flu vaccines at its weekly “Walk-In Wednesdays” health screenings this January.
Shots will be offered for a limited time only on a walk-in basis, every Wednesday in January, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lakeland Center for Outpatient Services, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph.
Seasonal flu shots are $30 per person, and available only to those 18 years of age and older.
Medicare is accepted.
All flu shots are administered by registered nurses who adhere to Lakeland’s high quality and service delivery standards.
Also available at Walk-In Wednesdays are the following health screenings:
• Cholesterol Lipid Panel (12-hour fasting cholesterol). This screening helps determine the risk of heart disease. Cost is $39.
• 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 $29.
• 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 $29.
Participants receive a free blood pressure screening with any paid service.
For more information or to check availability for flu shots, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.