Conquering heart disease begins with prevention and early detection.

Health Risk Assessments

Heart risk assessments (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and glucose) are available to everyone, but making an appointment now may be particularly helpful if you:

• Are over age 50
• Are diabetic
• Have high blood pressure (above 140/90)
• Have high cholesterol
• Are at least 10 pounds overweight
• Have a family history of high cholesterol, heart disease or high blood pressure

Health Screenings

Knowing your risk is the first step to preventing or treating heart disease. From basic blood pressure and cholesterol tests to more comprehensive cardiac risk assessments, PinnacleHealth is your partner in managing your cardiovascular health.

Vascular Screenings

Carotid artery, abdominal aorta and peripheral artery screenings are available for $25 each ($75 for all three). We also provide free bone density screening at the time of the vascular screening. Vascular screenings are conducted monthly at the Fredricksen Outpatient Center. A physician prescription is required. Please call (717) 231-8900 to schedule your screening.

Know Your Numbers

PinnacleHealth offers regular health screenings and a risk assessment programs to help you learn the numbers that reveal your risk for cardiovascular disease – body mass index, glucose level, cholesterol and blood pressure measurements. Our classes and events section  features the most up-to-date listings. You can also schedule health screenings for your business, organization or place of worship through PinnacleHealth.
Schedule a program for your event or organization call (717) 231-8900.

Cardiac Risk Assessment

PinnacleHealth’s Cardiac Risk Assessment Program gives you a way to assess the current health of your heart. Screening programs are for both men and women and cover a wide range of services, including:

• Calculating body mass index (BMI)
• Checking blood glucose levels
• Discussing family history
• Receiving a nurse consultation
• Taking a lifestyle assessment
• Testing lipid profile (HDL, LDL and total cholesterol, and triglycerides)

Cardiac risk assessments are held at our various community events. Please call the PinnacleHealth OneLine contact center at (717) 231-8900 to find out when our next event with cardiac risk assessment is.

Lowering Your Risk

After you’ve undergone screenings and the measurements are available, your primary care physician will schedule an appointment to discuss them with you. The two of you will discuss ways to help you achieve better health.

Depending on your calculated risk and the extent of calcified plaque found during screenings, your doctor may recommend lifestyle modifications or medical intervention. Lifestyle modifications may include dietary changes, weight reduction, increased exercise and smoking cessation. Medications also may be prescribed.