Monday – Tuesday, April 3 – 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Island Market
— from Toby T. Hiller —
UPDATE: Due to an unforeseen illness, the Lions Health Screening Van, previously scheduled to visit Orcas on Monday & Tuesday, April 3 – 4, 2017, has been cancelled. No rescheduling this year is expected.
The Lions Health Screening van is on the way: FREE public screening for Blood Pressure, Glaucoma, Diabetes, Sight and Hearing in front of Island Market on Monday & Tuesday, April 3 – 4, 2017, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The 62-foot-long, medically-equipped Lions Health Screening Unit (LHSU) travels throughout Washington and Northern Idaho to give free health screenings at schools, fairs, and other public events. Checking for glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and sight and hearing loss is key to interventions in potentially life-threatening health problems.
This year, the Lions Health Screening Unit will provide free screening for an estimated 30,000 patients, the vast majority of whom will be children. The Foundation’s annual cost to operate the Lions Health Screening Unit is more than $170,000. As more and more children and adults come to depend on these screenings, we would greatly appreciate your financial support.
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