As we age our balance decreases and we are more prone to falls. More than 1/3 of adults age 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in people 65 and greater and 95% of all hip fractures are due to falls. During this screening, an Exercise Physiologist will provide 15 minutes of education and a 15-minute screening to determine your fall risk. This screening helps to identify those people who are at risk for falling. Once identified, exercises and activities can be recommended to reduce risks. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

If you are one of the 65 million Americans suffering from high blood pressure, your heart handles a dangerous workload. Blood pressure screenings are provided throughout the community on a regular basis. Locations include Kettering Connection and Lathrem Senior Center. For more information, call (937) 296-2480.

High levels of body fat increase a person's risk of heart disease, cancer and sleep apnea. A body fat screening will determine an individual's body fat percentage compared to their body mass muscle using the bioelectrical impedance method. A four-hour fast is required. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease. This profile is a personal look at your family and personal health history, your health habits and possible ways to reduce your risk for certain cancers. Recommended time is 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire and 10 minutes to process and review with a nurse. Groups of 20 or more people may be asked to complete the questionnaires in advance. Each person will receive a printout of his/her results and review with a nurse. Available at selected health fairs. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Coronary artery calcium is a known component of plaque in the arteries of the heart that leads to arteriosclerosis. Coronary artery disease (CAD) due to the arteriosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the United States. This test is a quick, pain-free and non-invasive screening that uses a CT scan to detect calcium deposits in coronary arteries. Recommended for men between 40 and 70 and women between 50 and 70, this program is held monthly at Kettering Medical Center. For more information, call (937) 395-8092.

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About 36.6 million American adults have cholesterol levels of 240 mg/dl or higher - the point at which it becomes a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. This screening provides a total lipid profile with glucose (good and bad cholesterol and blood sugar) and requires a 12-hour fast. The test is done with a simple finger stick and results are immediate. Screenings are held approximately 6 times per year. Location varies. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 112,340 new cases of colon cancer and 41,420 new cases of rectal cancer in 2007 in the United States. Combined, they will cause about 52,180 deaths. A take-home EZ Detect kit can show hidden blood in the bowel movement which is one possible sign of colon and rectal cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that every man and woman who is age 50 or older have regular screening tests for colon and rectal cancer. For health fairs and large groups, recommended time is 5 - 10 minutes per person to complete registration form and receive instructions. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Out of the estimated 20.8 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes, an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with the disease. Unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. This blood sugar test requires a 12-hour fast and a finger stick. Results are immediate using our glucometer machine. This program is held monthly at the Kettering Connection and the Lathrem Senior Center. For more information, call (937) 296-2480.

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About 75% of Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives, says a recent study by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). This screening, by a licensed podiatrist, provides early detection of common foot aliments including heel pain, warts, bunions or family history of diabetes. Location varies. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 33. Breast cancer death rates are going down. This decline is probably the result of finding the cancer earlier and improved treatment. The Gail Model Breast Cancer Risk Assessment is a personal look at selected risk factors for breast cancer. Recommended time is 5 minutes to complete and 5 - 10 minutes to review with a nurse. Each woman will receive a copy of her score and review with a nurse. Available at selected health fairs. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in the U.S. Almost 80,000 Americans are blind from glaucoma and another million are at risk for vision loss because they don't know they have it. Vision loss from glaucoma can be prevented if it is caught and treated in time. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Hearing impairment is the third most common health problem for people 60 and over. Testing includes a visual exam, bone test and audiometric exam by a licensed audiologist. This program is held periodically at the Lathrem Senior Center. For more information, call (937) 296-2480.

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This is also known as an EKG and provides information about the electrical activity of the heart. We keep your information on file so that it can be used as a baseline for future reference. This program is held monthly at Kettering Medical Center. For more information, call (937) 395-8092.

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This test is an important tool for those with diabetes. Hemoglobin A1C measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. The test is a useful indicator of how well the blood glucose level has been controlled in the recent past and may be used to monitor the effects of diet, exercise and drug therapy on blood glucose in diabetic patients. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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According to the American Lung Association, every year close to 342,000 Americans die of lung disease. Lung disease is America's number three killer, responsible for one in seven deaths. This simple pulmonary function test (PFT) helps to identify respiratory problems with the lungs. Results are read by a physician and mailed back to the participants. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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A mammogram screening is an x-ray exam of the breast in a woman who has no signs or symptoms. The screening is to find cancer when it is still too small to be felt by a woman or her doctor. The American Cancer Society recommends women age 40 and over have mammograms every year. Mammogram Screenings are conveniently provided at Kettering Breast Evaluation Centers at Lincoln Park. For more information, call (937) 299-0099.

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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of risk factors, including abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance, low HDL (good) cholesterol and high blood fats. People with metabolic syndrome are at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and Type II diabetes. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 47 million American adults have metabolic syndrome. This screening will consist of a total lipid profile plus glucose, height, weight, blood pressure, body fat analysis, waist circumference and a comprehensive diabetes risk profile. A 12-hour fast is required. Screenings are held approximately four times per year. Location varies. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Osteoporosis afflicts more than 28 million Americans. Each year this bone-weakening disease is to blame for more than 1.5 million fractures, typically of the hip and spine. There is no cure for this silent thief that robs bones of valuable calcium; however, osteoporosis is both treatable and preventable. This screening will evaluate bone loss using ultrasound technology. The test takes less than five minutes and results are immediate. This program is held monthly at Kettering Medical Center and the Kettering Connection. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. Prostate cancer accounts for about 9% of cancer-related deaths in men. An elevated PSA level may indicate problems with the prostate gland, but is not always cancerous. The American Cancer Society recommends that men age 50 and up discuss their risk for prostate cancer with a physician. A blood draw is required. Kettering Medical Center, in cooperation with the Dayton Area Cancer Society, holds a prostate screening each fall at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Resting metabolic rate is the amount of energy the body uses at rest. Many factors such as age, weight and body fat can affect this measurement. Knowing your resting metabolic rate helps to determine caloric intake for weight loss / control. The calorimeter is used to for this measurement. Body fat analysis is also included in this screening. A four-hour fast is required. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types and the number of skin cancer cases has been on the rise for the past few decades. Currently, more than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. Kettering Medical Center, in cooperation with Wright State University School of Medicine, offers skin cancer screenings throughout the community each spring. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Those with a lack of flexibility in the hamstrings and low back are more prone to low back pain. This screening will combine both grip strength analysis and flexibility testing of the low back and hamstrings. Activities and exercise for improving both strength and flexibility will be recommended. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Stroke killed 150,147 people in 2004. It's the third largest cause of death, ranking behind "diseases of the heart" and all forms of cancer. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Early detection is key in preventing and treating cardiac disease and stroke. This includes a series of three tests using ultrasound technology to detect blockages in carotid arteries (neck), look for silent enlargement of the aorta (aneurysm) and check for poor circulation in the lower extremities. Screenings are held approximately 6 times per year. Location varies. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to detect problems affecting the thyroid gland. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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Wellsource® is a health assessment series in which participants answer questions online or on a standard questionnaire. The answers are used to generate a health profile that will identify health risks and offer suggestions on how to make improvements. The profiles address nutrition, women and heart disease, stress, health age, cancer, coronary risk profile, exercise and osteoporosis. The results can be given immediately. This program is held periodically at various locations throughout the community. For more information, call (937) 384-4857.

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