Newton, NC – Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at the Newton Recreation Center on Monday, April 30.

Five screenings will be offered that scan for the following potential health problems:
Blocked arteries, which are a leading cause of stroke
Abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta
Hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease
Atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, which are closely tied to stroke risk
Bone density screening, which is used to assess the risk of osteoporosis in men and women

Two screening packages are available. Package 1 includes plaque, vascular disease, and heart rhythm screenings (four tests) for $139. Package 2 includes plaque, vascular disease, heart rhythm, and osteoporosis screenings (five tests) for $149.

All screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Screenings will be at the Newton Recreation Center, 23 South Brady Ave.

To register for your appointment and to receive a $10 discount, call 888-653-6443 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

For more information, please call the Newton Recreation Department at 828-695-4317.