Diabetes, if left untreated, can cause health complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and limb amputations resulting from poor circulation to hands and feet. Dyslipidemia and hypertension are also common and damage the heart. These conditions do not always exhibit symptoms, making it critical for anyone with risk factors to get screened regularly.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), Lifespan, Walgreens, and WBRU have joined together a wellness partnership which aims to evaluate 500 residents through a series of six preventative health screenings in April, May and June.
Patients identified as high risk will receive referrals as needed, as well as a voucher for a free glucometers at Walgreens. Screening sessions will be held at the following locations, and more information is available at: https://www.bcbsri.com/about-us/news-events/news/mayors-kick-health-awareness-early-detection-program-reduce-health.
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Monday, April 14, 9 AM – 12 PM
Dorcas International Institute
645 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
401-461-5940
Wednesday, April 30, 5 PM – 8 PM
Calcutt Middle School/ Progresso Latino
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
401-728-5920
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Saturday, May 17, 9 AM – 12 PM
Southside Cultural Center
393 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
401-228-3630
Wednesday, May 28, 5 PM – 8PM
Genesis Center
620 Potters Ave
Providence, RI 02863
401-781-6110
Saturday, June 14, 9 AM –12 PM
Ebenezer Baptist Church
475 Cranston Street
Providence, RI 02907
401-251-3438
Saturday, June 28, 9 AM –12 PM
Blackstone Valley Community Center
39 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-722-0081
