Lansing, MI – Residents living in and around Cedar Springs community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Cedarfield Community will host Life Line Screening on April 16th. The site is located at 3592 17 Mile Rd. in Cedar Springs. Appointments will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Four key points every person needs to know:

1.    Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability
2.    80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke
3.    Preventitive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke
4.    Screenings are fast, nonivasive, painless, affordable and convenient

Screenings identify potential cardiovascular condidtions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone densityy screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.

Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.