The Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. is currently scheduling cholesterol screening clinics in November for residents of Wood County who are 25 years or older. The cost is $30. These screenings require appointments and pretest instructions.
These screenings are in partnership with the Wood County Hospital. The screening includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio and A1C – which shows how well a person controlled their blood glucose over the past two to three months. Results will be immediately available and discussed with clients by a registered nurse or health educator.
The screenings are scheduled for:
Wood County Senior Center, Bowling Green, from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3
- Friday, Nov. 6
- Tuesday, Nov. 10
North Baltimore Area Senior Center, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 12
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-367-4935 or 419-353-5661 and ask for the Social Services Department.
