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Franciscan Health offering FREE Vein Screenings

Your pain and discomfort from unsightly varicose veins may be a thing of the past

Uncomfortable symptoms experienced in your leg could stem from problems related to vein disease, and ultimately lead to unsightly varicose veins. For those who are familiar with these symptoms, Franciscan Health’s free vein screenings may be what they need.

Franciscan Health is offering free 15-minute vein screenings performed by our interventional radiology nurse practitioner. You will be screened for symptoms and provided written and verbal information regarding the various treatments we offer.

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, Franciscan Health is encouraging you to schedule your free vein screening:

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  • Spider and varicose veins
  • Swelling of the legs or ankles
  • Pain or heaviness when you stand
  • Aching
  • Heaviness
  • Leg cramps
  • Itchy legs
  • Leg ulcers
  • Leg fatigue

A free 15-minute vein screenings will help to determine if you may be a candidate for varicose vein treatment. To schedule an appointments call, (708) 679-2251.

Submitted by Robyn Ali, Marketing Specialist, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Marketing and Public Relations Department robyn.ali@franciscanalliance.org

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