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Blood Pressure Screenings
Third Tuesday of each month, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Potomac Mills Mall, Food Court for Mall Walkers’ Club
January 15, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16, 2008
Health educators will explain your results and provide referrals as needed.
Free. No registration is necessary. For information call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
Community Blood Pressure Screening (Se habla español)
Second and fourth Monday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Todos Market, 14428 Jefferson Davis Hwy, in Woodbridge
January 15, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16, 2008
Health educators will explain your results and provide referrals as needed.
Free. No registration is necessary. For information call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 225-2500.
Healthy Heart and Diabetes Screening
Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Blood Glucose Screenings plus Body Composition Analysis (no fasting required)
Wednesdays, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
February 13, May 14, August 13, November 12, 2008
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
$30. To schedule an appointment call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
Do you know your numbers? Find out for your heart’s sake. Take three quick steps to heart health awareness. Your total cholesterol and blood pressure, which are two important indicators of heart health, will be measured as well as your blood glucose level. A body composition analysis is also included. Professional health educators will discuss your results with you at the time of your appointment.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Saturday, September 27, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Potomac Center, First Floor (next to Potomac Hospital)
Free. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500
If you experience leg pain, particularly when walking or exercising, that usually disappears after a few minutes of exercising, you may have Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD. PAD affects the body's blood vessels, especially in arms, legs, feet and hands. In addition to leg pain, other symptoms of PAD can include: (1) numbness and tingling in the lower legs and feet, (2) coldness in the lower legs and feet, or (3) ulcers or sores on the legs or feet that don’t heal. This screening is for adults who are currently not being treated for PAD.
Skin Cancer Screening
Saturday, April 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Potomac Center, First Floor (next to Potomac Hospital)
Free. An appointment is required. For an appointment call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
When detected early, about 90 percent of skin cancers can be successfully treated and cured. Screenings are performed by board-certified physicians.
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