Free Health Screenings Being Offered April 20 at the Iowa City Senior Center

Media Release

Early detection of disease greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. All are invited to the Iowa City Senior Center on Saturday, April 20 from 8 AM - 12 PM to receive free health screenings from a variety of health care providers.

No appointments are needed, and the screenings are open to the general public. Health screenings include:

- Skin cancer screenings provided by UIHC Dermatology Department and the American Academy of Dermatology

- EKG screenings provided by UI Heart and Vascular Center

- Hearing tests provided by Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center

- Vision screenings provided by Dr. Rebecca Aspholm of Jensen Eyecare Center

- Fitness Assessments provided by ACE certified Personal Trainer Kristy Cameron

- Spinal and postural screenings provided by Dr. Jia Mei Chen of Back 2 Act Chiropractic and Wellness Center

- Blood pressure screenings provided by the Visiting Nurse Association

- Cholesterol screenings offered by the Visiting Nurse Association for a $17 fee (to obtain the most accurate results, a 10-12 hour fast is recommended)

Some providers may require participants to complete a form in order to receive a free screening. Screenings are offered on a first come, first served basis; some screenings may have limited availability.

In addition to health screenings, local practitioners will offer these free services:

- Chair massage
- Ear acupuncture
- Healing touch
- Reiki therapy

For more information, contact Senior Center community outreach specialist Emily Light at 319-356-5224 or emily-light@iowa-city.org.

The Senior Center is located at 28 S Linn Street in downtown Iowa City. For general information, call 319-356-5220 or visit The Center's website at www.icgov.org/senior.