The Morris Center YMCA and our partner Morristown

Memorial Hospital are happy to announce the following health

screenings and lecture:

2008 Schedule

Respiratory Screening:
A non fasting finger stick gives an immediate blood sugar.
Participants are counseled on their results and risks for
developing TYPE II diabetes. No registration is required.
No fasting is required.
Tuesday Oct. 14 9:30 - 11:30

Diabetes Screening:
Participants learn if they have any airway obstruction or restriction.
Those who smoke, are impacted by second hand smoke or workplace pollutants, or who have chronic allergies or asthma should be tested. Individual counseling and educational handouts provided.
No registration required.
Wednesday Nov 5, 10 - 12 noon.

Blood Pressure Screening:

Learn your blood pressure numbers and risks for heart attack or stroke. Individual counseling and houndouts provided.

Free. No registration required

Tuesday December 9 9:30 - 11:30

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CPR/AED - Adult and Child

Overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults and children. Know what to do. It's that important.

Call Camille x27 for more information.

4.5 hours

Fee: $75.00

CPR/AED

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Future Screenings:

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Body Fat/BMI:

Participants can learn their BMI and percentage of body fat, which are indicators for risk for heart disease and other health problems.

Not yet scheduled for 2008

Cholesterol Screening

A non-fasting finger stick gives immediate blood sugar. Participants are counseled on their results and risk for developing TYPE II diabetes. No fasting required.

Free
Not yet scheduled for 2008

Bone Density Screening:

A non-invasive ultrasound of the forearm give women over 35 a t-score and z-score, and men over 35 a z-score indicating risk for osteoporosis. Individual counseling and education on calcium supplements and risk reduction also provided.

Call to register, 1-800-247-9580, $10 per person

Note yet scheduled for 2008

Dermascan:

Participants look into the dermascan to identify areas on their face with permanent sun damage. Risk factors for skin cancers and prevention techniques discussed. Handouts are provided.

No registration is required.

Note yet scheduled for 2008