October 19, 2018 –Danville, Kentucky – Ephraim McDowell Health is sponsoring a free health screening on November 10 at New Salem Baptist Church in Hustonville.  The free screenings will be offered from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Health screenings that will be offered are cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, stroke risk and take-home colorectal cancer screening kits (over age 50) and flu shots (ages 12 – 17 must be accompanied by custodial parent or guardian).  After the screenings are complete, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their results with a licensed health professional.

Participants should not eat 12 hours prior to their screening if they would like to have the blood test that gives them a full lipid panel.  This gives the participant detailed information including their HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose.  Medications except for diabetic medications may be taken with water.

The screenings are open to the public for anyone 18 years of age and older.  You may call (606) 365-4190 or (859) 749-5899 for an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome.