Affordable health screenings offered in Fallbrook

FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around Fallbrook can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Zion Lutheran Church will host this community event, sponsored by San Diego Vascular Center, on Monday, March 9.

Screenings can check for:

• The level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

• HDL and LDL cholesterol levels

• Diabetes risk

• Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis

• Kidney and thyroid function, and more

Richard Bennet, a patient from the Los Angeles area, participated in a previous Life Line Screening event in his area and learned he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm. “I feel as though Life Line Screening saved my life and I can’t thank you enough,” he wrote.

Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available.

Packages start at $149, but consultants work with patients to create a package that is right for them based on their age and risk factors. To learn more or schedule a time, call toll-free (877) 237-1287 or visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Zion Lutheran Church is located at 1405 East Fallbrook St.