JAY – A Life Line Screening (mobile ultrasound preventive screenings) will be held starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Frank L. Mitchell Post 3335. VFW, 64 Jewell St.

A carotid/artery stroke screening will be offered using mobile ultrasound equipment to scan the carotid arteries of the neck to visualize the build-up of plaque and measure the blood flow. It is a simple test only taking a few minutes. All participants will receive information to share with their local physicians for his or her review.

Three preventive ultrasound screenings will also be offered on that day:

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening visualizes the existence of an aneurysm (enlargement) in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery.

Peripheral arterial disease screening checks for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is often linked to heart disease.

Osteoporosis screening looks for abnormal bone mass density in men and women.

Anyone interested in registering should call 1-800-407-4557 to schedule an appointment. Each screening requires 10 minutes or less to complete and costs $45 each (osteoporosis is $35). All four tests cost $125 and the three vascular tests cost $99.