The local hospital is offering a comprehensive screening package to identify a person’s risk for having a stroke so that steps can be taken to prevent it from occurring. The campaign is designed to save lives and increase public awareness of stroke.

The StrokeScore & More screening will be on Wednesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 26.  The sessions will last approximately one hour and an appointment is required. The complete screening package is $100 and will include the following screenings:

• Stroke Self-Assessment

• Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) to screen for peripheral vascular disease

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Ultrasound to screen for weaknesses in the wall of the aorta

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