Health ScreeningsHealthLink ~ 2 Colonial Court in downtown JohnstownScreenings include a cholesterol + HDL + glucose blood test for $18;Â diabetes risk assessment, blood pressure reading and body fat analysis/body mass index measurement at no charge.Performed by Registered Nurses following N.Y.S. Health Department regulations.Open to the general public ~ No appointments are necessary$18 fee payable upon arrival for blood tests ~ Fasting of at least 3 hours is suggested (water only)If you need more information, call HealthLink Littauer at 736-1120You may also e-mail us at healthlink@nlh.org with any questions you may have
Women’s Cancer ScreeningNathan Littauer Hospital ~ 99 E. State Street, GloversvilleFREE cancer screenings for eligible women!Includes mammograms, breast exams, pap tests, colorectal kits (age 50+).Appointments required by calling NYS Cancer Services Program at 518-770-6816 by 2/21
Body Fat AnalysisSenior Citizens Center ~ 109 E. Main Street ~ JohnstownWhy monitor body fat? Because it is a better indicator of overall health than total weight. With this simple, non-invasive analysis, you will learn your percentage of body fat and your body mass index (BMI).Analysis performed by trained Registered NursesFREE screening ~ Open to the general public ~ No appointments are necessaryIf you need more information, call HealthLink Littauer at 736-1120You may e-mail us at healthlink@nlh.org with any questions you may have
Blood Pressure ScreeningSenior Citizens Center ~Â 109 E. Main Street ~ JohnstownOne in four people have high blood pressure. Since there are usually no symptoms, this condition is often referred to as the ‘Silent Killer’ … the only way to know for sure is to GET IT CHECKED!Blood pressure readings are performed by trained Registered NursesFREE screening ~ Open to the general public ~ No appointments necessaryIf you need more information, call HealthLink Littauer at 736-1120You may e-mail us at healthlink@nlh.org with any questions you may have
Diabetes Alert Day!HealthLink Littauer ~ 213 Harrison Street Ext., JohnstownThis is a one-day “wake up call” to take a two-minute written Diabetes Risk Test. Most often, this condition develops in middle-age and older adults, but can also appear in young people.  Come take the test!If at risk, a FREE blood glucose test will be offered … fasting of at least 3 hours suggestedLed by Sue Cridland R.N. B.S.N., Littauer’s Director of Community EducationFREE assessment ~ Open to the general public ~ No appointments necessaryIf you need more information, call HealthLink Littauer at 736-1120You may e-mail us at healthlink@nlh.org with any questions you may have
