The Wellness Place at Methodist Medical Center will be coming to UT-Battelle on Thursday, March 6th. They will be offering Osteoporosis testing and the 10K-A-Day program and information on Heart Health at the ORNL Cafeteria, Building 2010 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bone Density Screening:
This is a heel-screening test for Osteoporosis. The customer will need to have a naked foot; this test cannot be done through pantyhose or socks.
Womens Heart Advantage:
This program was designed to educate and help women take care of their heart health. They will be bringing the 10K-A-Day kits. The kit contains A Heart Advantage packet, a Tee Shirt, and a pedometer. The Program cost $20.00. If you are a member of Cariten Health Care or the Covenant Health Passport program, the charge will be $10.00 (CIGNA participants do not receive the discount). ID cards are required to get the discount. Checks should be made payable to Covenant Community Health.
The 10K-A-Day Program encourages each participant to increase the number of steps to 10,000 a day (about 5 miles) - the level where you experience these outstanding benefits: