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NEWS AND EVENTS HEALTH SCREENINGS Unless designated otherwise, all events are FREE and you can call 410-337-1479 to register. JOIN OU COMM R ONLIN We ’ve UNIT E just set up for stjo a co Y ou se m ﬁnd phto r read mun ity ws er p a h olls, vi on.co s. At m/m ealt deo h ti s, r hm and p of th ecipes , ed mo ay re! BONE DENSITY SCREENING Suitable for people older than 18 who want to know how their lifestyle is impacting their bone density and for those with risk factors for osteoporosis (family history, advanced age, small body frame, inactivity, smoking, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, low calcium and vitamin D intake). Consists of quick, painless ultrasound test of the heel bone (not diagnostic). For those who have not had a DEXA scan or an ultrasound bone test in the past year. Appointment required. Thursday, March 28, 9 a.m.–noon Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 23, 9 a.m.–noon ©2013 THINKSTOCK STROKE SCREENING Clogging of the carotid arteries in the neck can reduce blood ﬂow to the brain and result in a stroke. This screening involves an ultrasound of the carotid arteries and is for men and women 60 years and older with at least one of the following: high blood cholesterol level, hypertension, tobacco use, or a personal or family history of stroke or heart disease. Appointment required. Wednesday, April 24, 4–7 p.m. SKIN CANCER SCREENING For detection of melanoma and other serious skin cancers. Screening includes full body visual examination. Appointment required. Wednesday, May 8, 4–7 p.m. BREAST CANCER SCREENING For women 40 years and older who have not had a mammogram within the past year and do not have breast cancer. Screening includes clinical breast exam, screening mammogram and risk assessment. Appointment required. Saturday, April 13, Appointments begin at 8:30 a.m. Body Composition ANALYSIS To identify your unique body makeup and associated health risks. The Tanita SC-331S professional scale uses bioelectric impedance analysis to determine weight, body fat, body mass index, total body water, muscle mass, metabolic rate and more. Appointment required. ■ Thursday, April 4, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ■ Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ■ Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. stjosephtowson.com | Spring 2013 15 http://www.stjosephtowson.com/mhm http://www.stjosephtowson.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
A Joint Effort
New Lease on Life
The Breath of Life
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2013