May 21, 2007

Jameson Hospital and Life Line Screening Offer Reduced Cost Health Screenings

Jameson Health System and Life Line Screening will offer four tests that can help save your life by detecting arterial abnormalities that can cause disrupted blood flow.  Screenings for stroke carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease will be offered at reduced cost for those who are eligible in addition to screening for osteoporosis.  All tests are non-invasive and painless using Doppler ultrasound technology.   The screenings will be held at the Jameson South Campus, 1000 South Mercer Street , New Castle on Saturday, June 2^nd.  Pre-registration is required.  Results are received in 21 days.

Jameson invites you to be a part of this community effort to take time to help save your life.  Stroke is America ’s third leading killer and half of all stroke victims have no warning signs before a stroke occurs.  Jameson is proud to offer these tests with Life Line Screening which is America ’s leading provider of quality health screenings. 

The public is asked to pre-register for the screenings by calling 1-800-779-6353 .