Gundersen St. Joseph’s will host free health screenings in the lower-level meeting room of the Elroy Public Library from 7–11 a.m. Thursday, March 1.
The screenings will consist of a free cholesterol panel and fasting blood sugar test, both of which require a finger prick of blood and could help indicate unknown health conditions such as high cholesterol or risk of diabetes, according to a press release prepared by Gundersen St. Joseph’s.
Individuals can also have their blood pressure checked by a registered nurse, talk privately about their test results and have snacks. Other medical staff will be on hand to provide information regarding staying fit, weight management, cancer prevention, stress management, nutrition and quitting smoking.
The free health screenings are designed to help individuals learn more about managing their health and reducing their chances of developing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, the press release notes.
Cholesterol and fasting blood sugar tests require nine hours of fasting prior to taking the test. Free health screenings last about 20 minutes and are by appointment only. A limited number of appointments are available. For more information or to make an appointment, call (608) 489-8280.
