Below is the March 2013 calendar for blood pressure screening sites offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department.           

The Health Department also offers diabetes prevention packets, physical activity packets, and blood glucose testing for diabetes at its office. Anyone interested should call 435-5015 for an appointment.  As always these services, including blood glucose testing, are free. 

There are still some screening dates available in February.  Click here to see those dates and locations.

The Deaconess Primary Stroke Center and the Deaconess Resource Center are partnering to offer a comprehensive stroke and aneurysm screening event on Saturday, January 19 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Deaconess Clinic – West, which is located at 545 S. Boehne Camp Road in Evansville. 

The comprehensive stroke and aneurysm screening package includes:

The holiday season brings joy – but it doesn’t have to bring unwanted pounds. Whether it's your mom's eggnog or Aunt Judy's homemade holiday cookies, it can be tough to pass up those favorite holiday foods you taste only once a year. After all, ’tis the season to indulge, right?

Before you reach for that next gingerbread cookie, think about this: Extra pounds can affect more than your ability to fit into your holiday party apparel – being overweight can also increase your risk for cancer and other diseases. This holiday season, choose to put your health first. To stay well, the American Cancer Society recommends: