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Free heart health screenings available this summer
COON RAPIDS, FRIDLEY, Minn. 06/27/2008--The Wellness Van, a community benefit of Allina's Mercy and Unity hospitals and the 5M7 Lion's and Lioness Clubs, offers free screening for area residents. A screening includes a questionnaire, blood pressure check, cholesterol blood test, glucose and body mass index (BMI).
"This health screening is a very convenient way to learn if you are at risk and if you should seek out a health improvement program or a physician," said Brenda Link, Wellness Program coordinator for Mercy and Unity hospitals.
Each person who is screened receives a report in two weeks that shows the individual's risks for diabetes, heart disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke. Link says children ages 10 to 17 are encouraged to participate in the screening, and the tests do not require fasting.
Wellness Van schedule, July to September 2008
The Wellness Van is scheduled to be at the following community events:
- July 3, 6:30 p.m., Coon Rapids Parade
- July 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
 Isanti County Rodeo Jubilee Days
- July 12, 4 to 8 p.m., Andover Family Fun Fest
- July 13, 1 to 5 p.m., Monticello Riverfest
- July 19, 1 to 5 p.m., Cedar/East Bethel Booster Day
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- August 1, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Clearwater Lion's Family Fun Days
- August 2, noon to 3 p.m., Hanover Lion's Harvestfest
- August 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Almelund Lion's Threshing Party
- August 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rockford River Days
- August 10, noon to 4 p.m., Lino Lakes Lion's Chicken Dinner
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- September 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blaine Get Ready/Wellness Day
- September 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Columbus Lion's Fall Fest
- September 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Montrose Lioness Business Expo
- September 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Branch Lioness Harvestfest
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About Mercy and Unity hospitals
Mercy and Unity hospitals, located in Coon Rapids and Fridley, are non-profit hospitals that serve the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Mercy and Unity respond to a wide range of health care needs.
The hospitals are part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a not-for-profit family of hospitals, clinics and other care services dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Information about Allina's Community Benefit and Involvement programs can also be found at www.allina.com/community.
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Related Links
Heart attack or brain attack (stroke): Are you at risk?
Mercy Hospital: Wellness programs for the community and organizations
Unity Hospital: Wellness programs for the community and organizations
Lion's District 5M7
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