Visiting Nurse Association holding cholesterol screening in Iowa City – The Gazette

Appointments required at Wednesday event

Visiting Nurse Association holding cholesterol screening in Iowa City

A health care worker draws blood during a health screening in this file photo. The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a cholesterol screening at their office in Iowa City on Wednesday morning. Appointments are required.

The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a cholesterol screening at their office, 1524 Sycamore St., Iowa City, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. A general risk assessment, blood pressure, and cholesterol screening will be available. A lipid profile with glucose (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose) will be offered for $17.

Appointments are required. Please call the VNA at (319) 688-4235 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

To obtain the most accurate results a 10- to 12- hour fast (no eating or drinking anything other than water) is recommended. In accordance with local public health COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees are required to wear a face mask and will be screened prior to their appointment.