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Free blood pressure screenings in May

Free blood pressure screenings in May

Here’s the blood pressure screening calendar for April 2013 as offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department.            

In May, the following sites host the free screenings.

 

MAY    1  SAVE-A-LOT – 409 S BARKER – 11:30AM-1PM

MAY    1  SIMPSON’S FOOD MART – 1365 COVERT AVE – 1:30-3PM

Free blood pressure screenings in March

Free blood pressure screenings in March

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.

Free health screenings available in February

Free health screenings available in February

Free blood pressure screening  offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department will be available in February.            

The screenings will be held at the following sites.

FEBRUARY   4  RURAL KING - 2300 E MORGAN AVE - 11:30AM - 1PM

FEBRUARY    5  RESCUE MISSION THRIFT STORE – 2420 WASHINGTON AVE – 11AM – 12:30PM

FEBRUARY   6  SAVE-A-LOT – 409 S BARKER – 11:30AM – 1PM

FEBRUARY   6  SIMPSON’S FOOD MART – 1365 COVERT AVE – 1:30 – 3PM

Stroke screening available at Deaconess on Boehne Camp

Stroke screening available at Deaconess on Boehne Camp

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:

How to keep from gaining weight during the holidays

How to keep from gaining weight during the holidays

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, Tri-Staters, 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 has some recommendations:

Healthier eating during the holidays can have long-term value

Healthier eating during the holidays can have long-term value

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:

Blood pressure screening set

Blood pressure screening set

Free blood pressure screenings will be offered through the Vanderburgh County Health Department at various locations around Evansville in November.

One of those will be on November 12 at Buehler's IGA West at 4851 W. Lloyd Expressway from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

The health department also wants to make the community aware that they offer diabetes prevention packets, physical activity packets and blood glucose testing for diabetes.  Anyone interested should call 435-5015.