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Get screened. Get results. Get healthy.
I have my results. Now what?
What can you do after you have gotten your screenings and have the re-
sults? A new feature offered this year will be a private area for you to speak
to a medical professional about your results and what they mean. He or she
will be able to answer any questions you may have.
We want you to understand the information you have been given.
They will be able to help determine what your next steps are in living a healthier life.
Head and neck cancer screenings
Do you have a sore in your mouth that won’t go away? Fernando Gomez-Rivera, MD, of
Southern Virginia Ear, Nose & Throat, will be providing screenings to help detect signs of
head and neck cancer.
Blood pressure
screenings
Stop by, and get your
accurate blood pressure
reading. It will provide
you with the numbers that
indicate whether your blood
pressure is high, low or
normal. These numbers are
important—because if your
blood pressure is too high,
you could be at risk for a
heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol screenings,
blood glucose screenings
A cholesterol test measures
the amount of cholesterol
and triglycerides in your
blood. A cholesterol test can
help determine your risk of
buildup of plaques in your
arteries. High levels of cho-
lesterol usually don’t show
any signs or symptoms, so a
cholesterol test is important.
High cholesterol levels often
are a significant risk factor
for heart disease.
Getting your blood
glucose (blood sugar) levels
tested is essential. High
blood glucose is one risk
factor that can increase your
chance of getting diabetes—
or developing complications,
if you have it.
The cholesterol and
blood glucose tests are done
at the same time. All it takes
is one quick stick of a finger.
Appointments are
required for this test. Call
434-517-8891
.
Do you know the status of your health? If not, March 16
is the day for you to get in the know!
Visit Halifax Regional Health System’s (HRHS) Healthy
Living EXPO from 1 to 3 p.m. at Halifax County High
School. It’s fun and free of charge—and it offers an op-
portunity to get screened and get results to help you live a
healthier life.
Our focus at this year’s EXPO is to provide you with
free screenings—followed by an opportunity to talk
with a healthcare professional about your results.
We’ve got nine screenings at this year’s event. You’re
invited to take advantage of one, some or all!
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