Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 30, 1991 TAG: 9103300043
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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The Carilion HeartNet "Heart Profile" examines cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, resting pulse rate and a computerized cardiac risk analysis. There is an $18 fee.
Participants also receive T-shirts and wallet cards encoded with personal statistics.
The screenings are 8-11 a.m. Advance Registration is required. Call (800) 422-8482.
The health fair, cosponsored by the university, is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. About 30 health information booths and a variety of free health screenings will be available, such as hearing, vision, heart rate and blood pressure.
There is no fee except for a $5 charge for cholesterol screening. A free wheelchair check and cleaning, a doll clinic and face painting will be available.
Door prizes will be given and Rowdy Red, the university mascot, will be at the fair.
The $18 HeartNet profiles will also be available on the following dates, 6:30-8:30 a.m. Register by calling 1-800-422-8482:
\ April 9: New River Community College.
\ April 16: Radford Community Hospital Wellness and Fitness Center.
\ April 23: The Bank of Floyd.
\ April 30: Christiansburg National Guard Armory.
by CNB