Screenings
Several free screenings are throughout the year including screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral Vascular, cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. Check our community calendar and schedule of classes for information on the next scheduled screening.
Find out about free bone density screenings offered at the Health Resource Library.
Below is a listing of upcoming screening events. These are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Please call Health Connection at 1-800-963-7070 to register.
Skin Screening
Dermatologists will be available to screen your skin for abnormalities. The screening will take seven to eight minutes.
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2008,
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Where: Conrad E. Anderson M.D. Auditorium, Room A, (You must pre-register, no walk-ins.)
Call: (800)-963-7070 for more information and registration, No walk ins
Free Lead Screening
Are you worried that your child's toys or your dishes might have lead in them? Come to a free lead screening event and find out. Bring your toys, pottery and any other items you would like to have tested for lead. Limit: 3 items per family. If time permits, additional items may be tested.
When: Saturday, May 31
Where: 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont (Washington West)
Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Rooms A & B
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Call: (800) 963-7070 to register
Leg Screening For Peripheral Vascular Disease
This screening is for people over the age of 50 who have concerns about circulation in their legs. The most common symptom of peripheral vascular disease is pain in the leg or legs when walking that goes away with rest.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 10 to 2 p.m.
Where: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Room A, Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave. You must pre-register, no walk-ins.
Call: (800) 963-7070 for more information and registration.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
This screening is for those at risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. An aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta (the main blood vessel leading away from the heart). To qualify for this screening, you must pre-register. No walk ins.
When: Coming in November 2008
Time: TBA
Location: Conrad E. Anderson M.D. Auditorium Rooms A & B (Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave.)
Osteoporosis Screening
The Washington Community Health Resource Library offers free bone density screenings for osteoporosis.
When: During regular operating hours; call for current schedule
Call: (510) 494-7030
TDD: (510) 494-7050
Blood Pressure Screening
The Washington Community Health Resource Library offers free blood pressure screenings. The blood pressure screening machine also determines your Body Mass Index (BMI), pulse rate, weight and height.
When: During regular operating hours
Call: (510) 494-7030
TDD: (510) 494-7050
Stroke Awareness Day
Carotid Screening, Stroke Risk Factors Screenings
Free screenings for those at risk for a stroke.
To qualify you must pre-register, No walk-ins.
When: Coming in March 2009
Where: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Rooms A & B (Capacity 140)
Call: (800) 963-7070 to register
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