Stroke, Osteoporosis Screening

Coming To Sandy Hook

Residents living in and around Newtown can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening that checks for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for stroke.

Life Line Screening will be at the Newtown Senior Center at 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook on June 13. Appointments begin at 9 am.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 800-697-9721 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.

A stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is ranked as the third leading killer in the world.

Screenings are fast, painless, affordable, and can 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 $159. All five screenings take 60–90 minutes to complete.