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 The Methodist Wellmobile is a massive consumer education program designed to promote healthier living among Central Illinois residents. Our free or low cost screenings, are conducted by caring and trained Methodist Medical Center staff who travel throughout Central Illinois educating members of the community on issues including healthy living, early detection of disease, as well as, disease prevention and treatment. It is our hope that patients and physicians use our services to monitor the improvement of results during dietary, lifestyle or medication changes.
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Wellmobile Ankle Brachial Description: Through the assessment of blood pressures in both arms and ankles, the Wellmobile is able to determine a person’s risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD). This disease causes the narrowing of the arteries to the arms, legs and internal organs, and increases a person's risk for heart attack or stroke. Blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and spirometry are also included with this screening. Requirements: An 8-12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol and blood glucose portion of the screening. Participant must have clean and dry feet and be able to remove shoes, socks or stockings. No appointment necessary. Cost: Free Methodist Wellmobile Blood Glucose Screening Description: This screening is offered as a portion of the cholesterol screening and tests blood sugar levels in the body, to determine if an individual is at risk for Diabetes. Requirements: An 8—12 hour fast is required for cholesterol and blood glucose portion of the screening. No appointment necessary. Cost: Free Methodist Wellmobile Blood Pressure Screening Description: This screening can assess an individual’s risk for heart disease or stroke. It is offered as a portion of all other Wellmobile screenings, but may be conducted alone at a number of outdoor and evening screenings. Requirements: No appointment necessary. Cost: Free
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Wellmobile Description: This screening requires a small blood sample from the finger. It measures total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides levels, as well as, the ratio of total cholesterol to HDLs and blood glucose. These factors help to determine an individual’s risk for heart attack or stroke. Blood pressure and spirometry are also included with this screening. Requirements: An 8-12 hour fast is required for cholesterol and blood glucose portion of the screening. No appointment necessary Cost: Free Methodist Wellmobile Heart Screening
Description: This screening includes a full electrocardiogram
(EKG), which may detect abnormalities in the rhythm of the heart. These
abnormalities may indicate an increased risk for heart attack or stroke.
Blood glucose/cholesterol, blood pressure and spirometry are also
included with this screening. Cost: $40.00 cash or check, Exact change is appreciated. Methodist Wellmobile Heel Scan Screening Description: This screening is recommended for women over the age of 50. A radiation free assessment measures an individual’s bone mass in comparison to peak female bone mass to determine risk of osteoporosis. Cholesterol, blood pressure and spirometry are also included in this screening. Requirements: An 8-12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol and blood glucose portion of the screening. Participant must have clean and dry feet and be able to remove shoes, socks or stockings. No appointment necessary.. Cost: Free Methodist Wellmobile Prostate Screening Description: This screening is recommended for men over the age of 50. A blood draw from the arm is analyzed in the lab and results are mailed to the patient. These results indicate a possible risk of Prostate Cancer. Cholesterol, blood pressure and spirometry are also included with this screening. Requirements: An 8-12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol and blood glucose portion of the screening. No appointment necessary. Cost: $25.00 cash or check Methodist Wellmobile Spirometry Screening Description: This screening tests pulmonary function of the lungs to determine an individual’s risk for Emphazema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or other related diseases of the lungs. Spirometry is included with all other Wellmobile screenings. Requirements: An 8-12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol and blood glucose portion of the screening. Must be under age 80 to participate. Cost: Free |
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