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Free Screenings for PAD
In addition to the ABI, check for high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and diabetes – all risk factors for PAD.
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Date
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Institution/ Event
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Test |
Address
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Time
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Tel. No. |
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9/8
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Mattapan Community Health Center/ Health Care Revival
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BP, Chol., Gluc. |
249 River Street
Mattapan
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9:30 a.m. –
3:30 p.m.
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617-898-9049 |
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Martha Eliot Health Center Community Health Fair
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BP, Gluc. |
75 Bickford Street
Jamaica Plain
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11 a.m. –
3 p.m.
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617-971-2317 |
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9/15
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Dorchester Celebrates Good Health and Wellness Fair
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BP, Chol., Gluc. |
Town Field / Dorchester Ave. at Fields Corner
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11 a.m. –
2 p.m.
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617-296-4012
X5222 |
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9/18
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Boston Public Health Comm.
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BP, Chol., Gluc. |
Franklin Park Golf Course – One Circuit Drive, Dor.
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9 a.m. –
11 a.m.
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617-534-2295 |
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New Bostonians Community Day
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BP, Chol., Gluc. |
Boston City Hall Courtyard
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11 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
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617-635-1961 |
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9/29
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Beantown Jazz Festival
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BP, Gluc. |
Columbus Ave. between Burke St. & Mass. Ave.
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10 a.m. –
4 p.m.
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617-638-6138 |
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9/30
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El Planeta / Health and Family Event
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BP, Chol., Gluc. |
Agganis Arena at B.U.
925 Comm. Ave.
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12 p.m. –
4 p.m.
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617-638-6138 |
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10/13
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Brigham & Women’s Hospital
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ABI |
45 Francis Street Boston
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8 a.m. –
5 p.m.
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877-BWF-5773 |
BP – blood pressure; Chol. – cholesterol; Gluc .– glucose for diabetes; ABI – ankle-brachial index for PAD
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