Northside Hospital Offers Free Stroke Screenings

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

The best protection you can take is to know your personal risk. With that in mind, Northside Hospital’s Stroke Center will offer free screenings next month to determine the risk for stroke, heart disease and diabetes.

Held in conjunction with National Stroke Awareness Month, the screenings will be offered in Canton, Cumming and Sandy Springs.

The free screenings will take place:

Saturday, May 2, 2015, 9 a.m. to noon
Northside Hospital-Cherokee County Conference Center
1130 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

Saturday, May 16, 2015, 9 a.m. to noon
Northside Hospital-Forsyth Education Center, 3rd Floor
1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 30041

Saturday, May 30, 2015, 9 a.m. to noon
Northside Hospital 980 Doctors’ Centre, Ground Floor, Auditorium
980 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

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.

Free parking is available at all three locations. Appointments are required. Call 404-845-5555 and press “0.” Residents are encouraged to register early, as spaces will fill quickly.

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