Free cholesterol, wellness screening offered by Blessing Health Hannibal on April 10

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol and wellness screening on Thursday, April 10, at Blessing Health Hannibal in the MJB Conference Room on the second floor at 100 Medical Drive. Use the West entrance.

The event will include a blood pressure reading, body composition screening and an A1C screening for those with an elevated fasting glucose or known history of diabetes or pre-diabetes.

The cholesterol screening requires a 12-hour fast for all participants and measures cholesterol, HDL, LDL triglycerides and glucose levels. Please drink plenty of water and take any medications.

The American Heart Association recommends people 20 years of age or older have their cholesterol checked every five years and those with known risk factors utilizing more frequent monitoring.

Register online at events.blessinghealth.org or call 217-277-5000.