Cholesterol Screening in the San Fernando Valley, CA

Did you know that high cholesterol is controllable? Did you know that high cholesterol is a major risk factor in coronary heart disease?

Prevention is important in reducing your risk of developing life threatening heart disease and there are many resources available to you to help you live a long healthy life.

The American Heart Association (AHA) is a great resource to learning more about cholesterol and managing a healthy heart. Many of your risks of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced through diet and exercise. Prevention, prevention, prevention!

In order to reach out to the community and address this rising concern, many local pharmacies have partnered with the AHA to offer low cost cholesterol screening to the local community.

Here is a guide to some of the local screening centers available to the San Fernando Valley residents.

The Minute Clinic's that are located inside of many local CVS Pharmacy stores offer a wide range of health and wellness services to it's local residents. Practitioners are available to conduct cholesterol screening to the public at a cost of $45.00. They do network with most insurance companies and if covered, you will only be responsible to pay your designated co-payment.

Locations in the San Fernando Valley, with Minute Clinics are:

CVS Pharmacy at 19353 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335

CVS Pharmacy at 511 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

CVS Pharmacy at 1122 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

The clinic hours are Monday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm and no appointment is necessary.

The Northridge Hospital Medical Center located at 18300 Roscoe Boulevard in Northridge, CA provides services to all San Fernando Valley residents. Their renowned Cardio Vascular Center offers a full range of education and prevention services.

Their website provides links to current classes and health screenings. You can visit their website or call the Cardiovascular Center for more information. Their direct phone number is 818-885-3547.

AARP and Walgreens have partnered together in the 2009 Wellness Tour. This mobile free screenings event offers a total of six free health screenings, valued at over $140.00. The screenings will include cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, glucose and body mass index.

Their website offers a link to additional information and a complete tour schedule for California. You can also call them toll-free number at 866-484-8687 for more information about the tour and upcoming events.

Aside from these local partners, you can contact your local hospital or medical care provider for information on cholesterol screenings available through your medical program. Kaiser Permanente and Facey Medical Group, both located in the San Fernando Valley offer cholesterol screenings in association with routine check ups and your physician might schedule this screening as part of your regular blood work during your annual physical exam.

If it's been some time since your last routine exam, call and schedule an appointment today. Remember, prevention is the key to early detection of risks associated with heart disease. Your cholesterol screening may prove valuable in your heart's health.