Know your numbers with simple tests

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS WITH SIMPLE TESTS

There are five critical numbers you need to know, according to experts – blood pressure, waist size, weight, cholesterol and fasting blood sugar.

Just $25 will get you all those numbers in one quick trip to one of three convenient locations for Baptist Hospital East services: St. Matthews, Middletown and Eastpoint (near Anchorage). This is a discounted price for those age 20 and over (this service is not typically covered by insurance). The discount is offered in February and March.

This screening, called the “Fitness Five,” includes tests for blood pressure, waist circumference, body mass index, blood glucose and blood cholesterol. A six- to eight-hour fast is preferred, but not required.

Other vascular tests available for an additional fee include carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease and a heart rhythm screening for atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat).

To schedule, call (502) 897-8888 and ask for the “Fitness Five.”