HealthScreen Plus will be in Buffalo Friday, March 2, at the Buffalo American Legion, and Lifeline Screening will be in Watkins Tuesday, March 6, at the Watkins City Community Hall, 110 Central Ave. So. A stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the second among women. Through preventative screenings, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced. Also offered for men and women is a bone density screening to assess their risk for osteoporosis. At the Buffalo screening, a “Minnesota Nice” special is offered – sign up with a friend and each receives a free complete cholesterol panel (a $45 value each) when you both choose the four-test ultrasound package, or bring a competitor’s flyer in for a free basic cholesterol panel (a $35 value) with any ultrasound package. Ultrasound pacakages cost $90 for two tests, three for $115 and the complete wellness profile for $135. Cholesterol, ALT, thyroid and PSA lab testing is also offered and individually priced. To schedule an appointment in Buffalo, call (800) 404-8566. In Watkins, all four screenings will take less than an hour to complete. A complete vascular screening package, including the stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm and ankle brachial index (hardening of the arteries) screenings is $109. Sign-up for a complete vascular package; including the osteoporsis screening and pay only $139. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (800) 697-9721.
