Blessing in Hannibal No Cost Health Screenings

Appointments available for no-cost health screening on October 8 in 
Hannibal

Reserve your appointment now for a no-cost cholesterol screening on 
Tuesday, October 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in 
the MJB Conference Room.

The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL 
cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. 

Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 8:45 am on 
October 8. Make an appointment now by going online to HYPERLINK 
"https://events.blessinghealth.org/" https://events.blessinghealth.org/ 
 and search "cholesterol screening", or by calling the Blessing 
Resource Center at 217-277-5000, or by stopping by the Resource Center 
at 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy. 

A cholesterol test provides important information about a person's 
risk of developing heart disease. There are steps a person can take to 
lower their LDL or "bad" cholesterol level and decrease their risk 
of developing heart problems in the future. A cholesterol test measures 
the following:

LDL levels. Also known as "bad" cholesterol, LDL is the main source of 
blockages in the arteries.

HDL levels. Considered "good" cholesterol, HDL helps get rid of LDL 
cholesterol.

Triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the 
blood. Some studies show that high levels of triglycerides may increase 
the risk of heart disease, especially in women.

A blood glucose test is used to find out if a person's blood sugar 
levels are in a healthy range. It is often used to help diagnose and 
monitor diabetes. A person with diabetes is twice as likely to have 
heart disease or a stroke than someone who does not have diabetes, and 
at a younger age.

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