Cholesterol Screening Services in the Mora and East Central MN Area

Cholesterol screening is very important for early detection of any problems that one may have related to this aspect of our health. In the Mora and East Central part of Mn. where I reside, several screening sites for testing ones cholesterol levels are available.

Minute Clinics, where no appointments are necessary are available in CVS Pharmacy and Cub Foods mall and corporate locations in areas where these business are located. They are usually open 7 days a week. Depending on the location the cost is usually around $45.00 for the screening.

Life Line Screening has been in existence since 1993, and offers community based screenings. The following places are offering this service within the next couple of months. Although Mora,Mn. itself doesn't have this service available right now, surrounding areas within 30 to 60 miles are offering it at several locations.

1. First Congregational Church, 610 1st St., Princeton, Mn.-Tue. Sept 29, 2009-30 miles away.

2. St Francis United Methodist Church, 3914 229th Ave. N.W., St. Francis,Mn.- Thur. Aug. 13, 2009-40 miles away

3. First United Methodist Church, 30828 Irene Ave. Lindstrom,Mn -Sat. Aug. 08, 2009-45 miles away

4. Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 W. Viking Blvd., Wyoming, Mn.-Mon. Aug 24, 2009-46 miles away

5. Elk River United Methodist Church, 24799 Forest Blvd., Elk River, Mn.-Sat. Aug.22,2009-48 miles away

6. Maranatha Assembly of God Church, 104 Main St. N.W., Forest Lake,Mn.-Thur. Sept. 24,2009-48 miles away

7. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St., Anoka, Mn.-Fri. Aug.21,2009- 53 miles away

8. Blaine United Methodist Church, 621 115 Ave. N.E., Blaine, Mn.- Sat. Aug. 29, 2009-54 miles away.

The cost of Life Line Screening usually runs between $50 & $60 depending on the location.

The following Allina Clinics in Mora, Mn. and the surrounding area may order this preventive cholesterol screening which is usually covered by your insurance if you show any signs or symptoms of a problem when you visit your primary care physician.

1. Mora Clinic, 331 S. Hwy 65, Mora, Mn.

2. Hinckley Clinic, 620 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley, Mn.

3. North Branch Clinic, 38986 14th Ave., North Branch, Mn.

4. Pine City Clinic, 220 3rd Ave., Pine City, Mn.

5. Cambridge Medical Center, 701 S. Dellwood, Cambridge, Mn.

Gateway Family Health Clinics have 3 locations in East Central Mn., They also offer doctor ordered screenings.

1. Moose Lake Clinic, 4570 Cty Hwy. 61, Moose Lake, Mn.

2. Sandstone Clinic, 204 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone, Mn.

3. Hinckley Gateway Clinic, 206 Main St., Hinckley, MN.

The cholesterol screening that measures 3 different kinds of lipids (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides) is usually a finger-stick screening that will also measures your total cholesterol. Your results are usually available within a week to 21 days. If a problem exists, your physician will discuss your treatment options with you. Fasting may be required before your cholesterol screening is administered.

With all the different locations available in the Mora/East Central, Mn. area, there is no need to put off taking this simple screening to check your cholesterol. The results of this screening could possibly be a life saver.

Sources: lifelinescreening.com
Local DEX phone directory
Minuteclinics.com