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Wellness Clinics
in 2012 will be conducted at the health department, by appointment, on
the 1st, 3rd, and if applicable, 5th Wednesdays of each Month.
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May
2nd, 16th & 30th |
June 6th & 20th |
July 18th |
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August 1st, 15th & 29th |
September 5th & 19th |
October 3rd, 17th & 31st |
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November 7th & 21st |
December
5th & 19th |
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Appointments
are available from 7:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Basic Screenings ($30.00)
include:
Lipid levels (good/bad cholesterol
and triglycerides)
Blood pressure check
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These screenings indicate some Heart
disease and stroke risk factors
Glucose level
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To screen for potential risk for diabetes
Kidney enzyme and liver enzymes
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These levels indicate possible kidney and liver function
problems
Red and white blood cell counts
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These counts may indicate issues with anemia or depressed
immune system
Along with
blood test results, clients are also given a score sheet to show their
risk for Metabolic Syndrome (a collection of health risks that increase
chance of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes). Risk factors
for Metabolic Syndrome include:
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Waist measurement (women greater
than 35”, men 40”)
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Bp 130/80 or higher
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Triglyceride above 150
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Glucose above 100
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HDL (good) cholesterol less than 40
Additional screenings available
for additional fees include:
Prostate
Cancer Screening for Men – PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test –
using same blood sample- $22.
Osteoporosis
Screening for Women – Ultrasound screening of heel bone $8.
TSH – thyroid
screening $20
Hgb A1C –
more advanced screening for diabetes $30
The wellness clinic visit is not
meant as a substitute for a visit to a physician. It is meant as a
complement to a physician’s visit.
To make an appointment for the wellness
clinic, simply call 844-7174. |
