Blessing Health offering no-cost cholesterol screening on Nov. 14

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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th.

An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop by the Blessing Resource Center to register.

The screening will measure levels of the following in the blood:

  • LDL, sometimes called “bad” cholesterol
  • HDL, sometimes called “good” cholesterol
  • total cholesterol
  • triglycerides (fat)
  • blood glucose (sugar)

The results of a cholesterol test are part of the information needed to determine a person’s current heart health status and future risk for heart disease and diabetes.

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