Community Corner
LOW-COST ADVANCED STROKE SCREENINGS OFFERED AT MISSION HOSPITAL
Mission Hospital is offering specially-priced stroke screenings to individuals age 50 or older by appointment only. For $95, individuals can receive a blood pressure measurement and the following tests: · Stroke/carotid artery screening – a non-invasive test for plaques in the carotid artery, one of the main arteries that supply blood to the brain · Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening – a test to look for weakened areas in the abdominal aorta that could rupture · Peripheral arterial disease screening – a measurement of blood flow at the ankle level to check for blockages in the arteries of the legs
Registration is required by calling (800) 880-8027