Health & Fitness

Free Stroke Screening Set For Oct. 4

Northside Hospital's Stroke Center will offer the examinations in Canton.

CANTON, GA -- Whether you are a man or woman, no matter your race, in the prime of life or enjoying your golden years, you may be at risk for a stroke.

The best protection you can take is to know your personal risk. Northside Hospital’s Stroke Center is offering free screenings to determine risk for stroke in Canton.

The comprehensive screenings will be administered by health care professionals and will include a risk assessment, blood pressure reading, total cholesterol (HDL, ratio of TC/HDL), glucose, a limited number of carotid ultrasounds and a one-on- one consultation with a healthcare professional.

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The free screening will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway.

Free parking is available. Appointments are required. Call 404-845- 5555 and press “0.” Register early, as spaces will fill quickly.

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