Vital Signs Clinic

The Vital Signs clinic is available to seniors 55+. Seniors can come in and have their Blood Pressure and Weight checked. They can talk with the nurse about any concerns they have. There is no charge for this service. We also have an exercise room for our many health conscience seniors. Come in and take advantage of the services we offer.

 

Vital Signs

Location and Times

Diabetes Facts

Diabetes is a common, serious and costly disease that poses a major public health problem. Much of the health and economic burden of diabetes can be averted through preventative measures.
  • 17.0 million people in the U.S. have diabetes
  • Diagnosed ~ 11.1 million
  • Undiagnosed ~ 5.9 million
  • In 1999 - 97,679 adults in WV (7.1% of the population) had been diagnosed diabetes.
  • The cost of diabetes in WV is staggering! The direct cost (medical care) and indirect cost (lost productivity and premature mortality) of diabetes in WV totaled about $1.3 billion in 1999.

Complications of Diabetes:

  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Kidney Disease
  • Nervous System Disease
  • Complication of Pregnancy
  • Stroke
  • Blindness
  • Amputation
  • Dental Disease

Remember to check your blood sugar levels daily!

 

Mountaineer Mall
5000 Greenbag Road
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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