CRYSTAL LAKE – Whether someone is 40, 50, 60 or older, a screening to check the risk of stroke with a 30-minute exam is one smart move. Learn about the risks for a stroke or heart disease with a vascular screening available on the Centegra Wellness on the Move mobile health unit.The mobile health unit helps to screen and diagnose health problems at many stages and it also promotes education and builds awareness and responsibility for one’s own health.Centegra’s vascular screening program provides immediate preliminary results on these tests: ·           Ultrasound images of the carotid artery to detect plaque buildup ·           Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) measurements to detect blockage risk and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) ·           Heart rhythm EKG readout to detect atrial fibrillation ·           Risk level for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) ·           Body Mass Index, pulse and blood pressure numbersAll results are completely confidential and follow-up reports completed by a Centegra Health System radiologist are mailed to the patient within one week so he or she can easily share the information with a physician.Upcoming dates and locations: ·         9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15, Centegra Primary Care – Crystal Lake Medical Arts ·           9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley ·           9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, Health Strong Woman Event – Holiday Inn, Crystal LakeMake a smart move and find out about the risks. Cost is $129 for all tests. For a screening appointment, call 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).Centegra Health System is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents of greater McHenry County and to making services available in multiple and convenient locations, including hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock, Immediate and Primary Care centers, Centegra Sage Cancer Center, Health Bridge Fitness Centers and more. As the region’s leading healthcare provider, Centegra Health System continues to bring the latest treatments and technology, along with the skills of nearly 4,000 medical professionals, to meet the needs of the growing McHenry County community. For more information on Centegra Health System visit centegra.org, search Centegra on Facebook or call 877-CENTEGRA (877-236-8347).