Free Health Screening

Flu shots, free health screenings offered at Lexington Chamber

 Lexington Medical Center will conduct free health screenings at the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Oct. 18 from 8 to 11 a.m. The screenings will assess blood pressure and check glucose for diabetes, cholesterol for heart disease, and iron for anemia or iron overload disorders. The screening also includes a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test for Caucasian men 50 and older and African American men 45 and older, and a fecal occult for colorectal cancer. A card for the fecal occult is available upon request. Patients must fast 12 hours before their screening and are encouraged to drink water to avoid dehydrated veins.

Flu shots for $30 will be available as well. Medicare Part B insurance is accepted. Registration is required; call 359-6113 to make an appointment. The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is at 321 South Lake Drive.