Post by Editor on Apr 13, 2009 16:46:41 GMT -5
MAY IS OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS MONTH
HOSPITAL OFFERS SCREENING JUST $10.00
(Peoria, IL Monday, April 13, 2009) Proctor Hospital is offering discounted Osteoporosis Heel Screenings during May in honor of Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Screenings are just $10.00.
This screening is performed to determine bone mineral content as a sign of bone loss in the spine. It is recommended for women age 40+; especially for postmenopausal women. Incidence of osteoporosis increases with age. It is performed on the bare ankle therefore participants should not wear pantyhose. Results will be ready within five minutes.
Screenings will be held, on the following dates:
• Thursdays - May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30-11:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m.,
at the Hult Health Education Center 5215 N. Knoxville, Peoria
• Friday, May 8, 8:00-11:00 am Proctor First Care East Peoria, 2535 E Washington
• Friday, may 22, 8:00-11:00 am, Proctor First Care at 9118 N. Lindbergh, Peoria
Please call Terry Chambers (309) 692-9595 to schedule an appointment.
HOSPITAL OFFERS SCREENING JUST $10.00
(Peoria, IL Monday, April 13, 2009) Proctor Hospital is offering discounted Osteoporosis Heel Screenings during May in honor of Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Screenings are just $10.00.
This screening is performed to determine bone mineral content as a sign of bone loss in the spine. It is recommended for women age 40+; especially for postmenopausal women. Incidence of osteoporosis increases with age. It is performed on the bare ankle therefore participants should not wear pantyhose. Results will be ready within five minutes.
Screenings will be held, on the following dates:
• Thursdays - May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30-11:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m.,
at the Hult Health Education Center 5215 N. Knoxville, Peoria
• Friday, May 8, 8:00-11:00 am Proctor First Care East Peoria, 2535 E Washington
• Friday, may 22, 8:00-11:00 am, Proctor First Care at 9118 N. Lindbergh, Peoria
Please call Terry Chambers (309) 692-9595 to schedule an appointment.