About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol (total blood cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL).1 Too much cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States. High cholesterol has no signs or symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your cholesterol checked. Talk to your health care team about how you can manage your cholesterol levels and lower your risk.
The New Madrid County Health Department offers Cholesterol Screening at a low cost by appointments Monday-Thursday! Call today to make an appointment to get your cholesterol levels checked! (573) 748-5541.
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