Residents of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Newington and Berlin who are 65 or older are eligible for free blood glucose screenings. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.
Jacki Baranowski, R.N., from the Wethersfield Health Care Center, conducts the blood sugar test, which takes only minutes. Time is permitted for discussing the resulting numbers and what to do if the sugar level is too high.
Screenings are conducted on the second Tuesday of each month in Wethersfield and on the fourth Tuesday of each month in Rocky Hill. Residents of all four health district towns are invited to participate at the location of their choice.
