February 23, 2005

Stroke Prevention Plus

Screenings to help prevent strokes are being offered by Edgewater Retirement Community from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 5.

"Every 45 seconds, someone somewhere in the United States has a stroke," said Misty Dunivan, president of Stroke Prevention Plus, Inc., stressing that strokes can be avoided.   "Even if you’re a regular at the doctor’s office and think you have all the right numbers for good health – low cholesterol, stable blood pressure and ideal body weight – you don’t get a free pass when it comes to strokes.  An estimated 75 percent of strokes could be prevented with the use of ultrasound screening and proper physician follow-up." 

Costs for individual screenings are $40 or $100 for a full vascular profile.  Osteoporosis screening (for women only) is offered for $25. To register for an appointment call (800)-884-6251.

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