Ocean Pines– Residents living in and around the Ocean Pines community can be screened to reduce
their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the community center.

 This event
is being sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital.

Four
key points every person needs to know:

·       Stroke is the third
leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability

·       Eighty percent of
stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke

·       Preventive ultrasound
screenings can help you avoid a stroke

·       Screenings are fast,
noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient

Screenings
identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and
irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the
arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone
density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is
appropriate for both men and women.

Packages
start at $159.  All five screenings
take 60-90 minutes to complete. 
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an
appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.  Pre-registration is required.