Trinity  United Methodist Church	Charlotte, North Carolina

Save the Date - October 26, 2005

Trinity United Methodist Church will be hosting a Life Line Screening for the community on October 26, 2005. Life Line Screening will perform four different health screenings using Doppler color flow ultrasound:

- Carotid Artery/Stroke Screening that visualizes fatty plaque buildup and measures the velocity of blood flow to the brain. $45.00 – nearly 75% of strokes could have been prevented through screenings.

- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening that detects an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel than carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. $45.00

- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening which checks for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the arms or legs become narrowed or clogged, slowing or stopping the flow of blood. PAD is closely linked to coronary artery disease and by identifying individuals with PAD treatment can also help prevent heart attack and stroke. $45.00 – this is the #1 cause for Diabetic amputation.

- Osteoporosis Screening is performed with a quantitative ultrasound bone densitometer, using the heel as measurement site. This test estimated future fracture risk by comparing the participant’s bone density to reference values recommended by World Health Organization guidelines. $35.00

Complete Wellness Package of all four tests – 129.00

Vascular Package - $109.00

The screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and typically not part of a routine control. Tests using similar equipment in the hospital setting costs about $600 - $1000. Appointments start at 9:00 am but you must pre-register by calling 1-800-643-6075