PHD offering health, fitness screenings

| March 10, 2021 1:00 AM

BLANCHARD — The Panhandle Health District is administering free health and fitness screenings for area residents at the Blanchard Community Center on Wednesday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Health professionals will screen participants for several risk indicators, including blood sugar, lipids (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and TG), blood pressure, and risk of Type 2 diabetes. Health screening results will be analyzed while participants wait, and each person will leave with a personalized risk assessment and resources to improve health and fitness.

Screenings are by appointment only. Please call 208-415-5259 to schedule a screening time.

BASIC (Blanchard Area Seniors Incorporated) is a non-profit organization serving all age groups since 1987. In order to serve Blanchard and the surrounding communities, BASIC hosts official programs, services, events and fundraisers through ongoing program development. For more information, contact Michelle Kozeluh at BASICIdaho@gmail.com.