Blessing Resource Center to be site of free health screening on Feb. 27
QUINCY — Appointments are available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th.
The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels.
Appointments are required and available between 7 and 9 a.m. on Feb. 27. Make an appointment by going online to https://events.blessinghealth.org/ and search “cholesterol screening” or by calling 877-411-2468.
A cholesterol test provides important information about a person’s risk of developing heart disease. A person can take steps to lower their LDL or “bad” cholesterol level and decrease their risk of developing heart problems in the future. A cholesterol test measures the following:
- LDL levels. Also known as “bad” cholesterol, LDL is the main source of blockages in the arteries.
- HDL levels. Considered “good” cholesterol, HDL helps get rid of LDL cholesterol.
- Triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. Some studies show that high levels of triglycerides may increase the risk of heart disease, especially in women.
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