Life Line Screening Sept. 26 At United Methodist Church

Life Line Screening will be at the Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook, on Monday, September 26. Appointments will begin at 9 am.

The screenings are fast, convenient, and low cost. In addition to screenings for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, and osteoporosis, Life Line Screening will now offer the opportunity for participants to be obtain lab testing services through a relationship with a leading lab company. Screenings include cholesterol, thyroid, PSA (prostate specific antigen), and many others.

The vascular screenings involve the use of ultrasound technology, and scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, which can lead to a stroke; aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which are a strong predictor of heart disease. The bone density screening is offered for men and women to assess their risk for osteoporosis.

Lab testing includes a comprehensive cholesterol test (LDL, HDL, total, triglycerides) to help assess risk of developing heart disease, a thyroid test to help provide information for disorders such as hypothyroidism, and PSA (prostate specific antigen) to provide information about a possible indicator for prostate cancer.

 Other available tests provide a comprehensive picture of one’s general health with information about major risk factors for heart disease and more.

A vascular screening package, including the stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and ankle brachial index (hardening of the arteries) screenings is $109. Add the osteoporosis screening for a complete ultrasound package and pay $129. Additional lab testing can be scheduled by calling the toll-free customer service line at 877-237-1287.

Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become a leading provider of vascular screenings. More than 45 ultrasound teams are on staff to travel to local communities, bringing the screenings to the residents.

 These noninvasive, inexpensive, and painless ultrasound tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases, or osteoporosis early enough for their physicians to begin preventive procedures.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287. Preregistration is required.