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000753a-3 4/21 vg Wellmobile Serving our community with the support of: Community Health Screenings SPIROMETRY (LUNG FUNCTION) SCREENING What does a spirometry screening measure? Spirometry is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale; how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. Spirometry is used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions that affect breathing. Who should receive a spirometry screening? One could benefit from a spirometry screening if under the age of 80, a current or former smoker, exposed to second hand smoke, worked with chemicals, asbestos, or other airborne materials, or someone with a family history of lung disease. What results are measured during a spirometry screening? Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the largest amount of air that you can forcefully exhale after breathing in as deeply as you can. A lower than normal FVC reading indicates restricted breathing. Forced expiratory volume (FEV) is how much air you can force from your lungs in one second. Lower FEV-1 readings indicate more significant obstruction. Healthy lung functions are indicated by a measurement greater than 80 % for both Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity. How can one decrease their risk for lung disease? Stop smoking and avoid second hand smoke at home, work, or during other activities. Test radon levels in your home. Avoid pollutants in your home, at work, and in the environment. • Prevent infection. Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week. Take your medications as prescribed. Work together with your healthcare provider. PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENING What does a pulse oximetry screening measure? The pulse oximeter, or Pulse Ox, is an electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells. The pulse oximeter uses a finger probe to shine a cold light source through the fingertip, making the tip appear to be red. By analyzing the light from the light source that passes through the finger, the device can determine the percentage of oxygen in the red blood cell. What results are measured with a pulse oximeter? The pulse oximeter observes a rapid measurement of oxygen saturation level in your body without using needles or taking a blood sample. The measured amount shown on the screen reflects the saturation of your red blood cells with oxygen. Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 to 100 percent. Values under 90 percent are considered low. The pulse oximeter will also measure heart rate. Normal resting heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute. Why would one need a pulse oximetry screening? A pulse oximetry screening can diagnose symptoms like shortness of breath, manage a heart or lung condition which could affect your blood oxygen levels, or show if you need extra oxygen when participating in activities of daily living or exercise. How can one improve their oxygen saturation and heart rate? Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week. Decrease stress levels. • Stop smoking. Take medications as prescribed. Work together with your healthcare provider. Wellmobile To see a list of screening locations, ask for a screening schedule or visit wellmobile.com With the help of our community sponsors monthly health screenings are possible. To become a monthly location please contact: Stacey Reed Wellmobile Director (309) 264-1757 wellmobile.com Free additional screenings available through our Sponsors. See website for more details.

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Page 1: SCREENING PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENING Wellmobile

000753a-3 4/21 vg

Wellmobile

Serving our community with the support of:

Community Health Screenings

SPIROMETRY (LUNG FUNCTION) SCREENINGWhat does a spirometry screening measure?Spirometry is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale; how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. Spirometry is used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions that affect breathing.

Who should receive a spirometry screening?One could benefit from a spirometry screening if under the age of 80, a current or former smoker, exposed to second hand smoke, worked with chemicals, asbestos, or other airborne materials, or someone with a family history of lung disease.

What results are measured during a spirometry screening?Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the largest amount of air that you can forcefully exhale after breathing in as deeply as you can. A lower than normal FVC reading indicates restricted breathing. Forced expiratory volume (FEV) is how much air you can force from your lungs in one second. Lower FEV-1 readings indicate more significant obstruction. Healthy lung functions are indicated by a measurement greater than 80 % for both Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity.

How can one decrease their risk for lung disease?

• Stop smoking and avoid second hand smoke at home, work, or during other activities.• Test radon levels in your home.• Avoid pollutants in your home, at work, and in the environment.• Prevent infection. • Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week.• Take your medications as prescribed.• Work together with your healthcare provider.

PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGWhat does a pulse oximetry screening measure?The pulse oximeter, or Pulse Ox, is an electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells. The pulse oximeter uses a finger probe to shine a cold light source through the fingertip, making the tip appear to be red. By analyzing the light from the light source that passes through the finger, the device can determine the percentage of oxygen in the red blood cell.

What results are measured with a pulse oximeter?The pulse oximeter observes a rapid measurement of oxygen saturation level in your body without using needles or taking a blood sample. The measured amount shown on the screen reflects the saturation of your red blood cells with oxygen. Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 to 100 percent. Values under 90 percent are considered low.

The pulse oximeter will also measure heart rate. Normal resting heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute.

Why would one need a pulse oximetry screening?A pulse oximetry screening can diagnose symptoms like shortness of breath, manage a heart or lung condition which could affect your blood oxygen levels, or show if you need extra oxygen when participating in activities of daily living or exercise.

How can one improve their oxygen saturation and heart rate?

• Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week.• Decrease stress levels.• Stop smoking.• Take medications as prescribed.• Work together with your healthcare provider.

Wellmobile

To see a list of screening locations, ask for a screening schedule or visit

wellmobile.com

With the help of our community sponsors monthly health screenings are possible.

To become a monthly location please contact:

Stacey ReedWellmobile Director(309) 264-1757

wellmobile.com

Free additional screenings available through our Sponsors. See website for more details.

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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGWhat do blood pressure numbers mean?Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers:

• Systolic blood pressure (the first number) – indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats.

• Diastolic blood pressure (the second number) – indicates how pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.

What is considered a healthy blood pressure?The American Heart Association considers a blood pressure less than 120/80 mmHgto be healthy for adults.

What are signs and symptoms of high blood pressure?High blood pressure is sometimes called a “silent killer” because it often has no signs or symptoms. High blood pressure develops slowly over time. High blood pressure can be managed effectively with lifestyle modifications and medications.

Risk Factors for High Blood PressureCommon hereditary and physical risk factors include family history, age, gender, race and chronic kidney disease. Modifiable risk factors include lack of physical activity, an unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, smoking or tobacco use, diabetes, sleep apnea, stress, and high cholesterol.

What lifestyle changes can be made to manage high blood pressure?

• Choose foods that are lower in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, and salt. • Limit alcohol• Manage stress• Maintain a healthy weight• Quit smoking• Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week.• Take your medications as prescribed.• Work together with your healthcare provider.

CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGWhat is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a waxy substance and is needed to build cells. Cholesterol comes from two sources. The liver produces cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol comes from food derived from animals.

What do cholesterol levels mean?• Total blood cholesterol score is calculated by adding your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, plus 20 percent of your triglyceride level. A total cholesterol level under 200 is desired for adults.

• High density lipoprotein (HDL) can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol. Healthy HDL cholesterol level may protect against heart attack and stroke. HDL levels of 40 or more are healthy.

• Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is considered the “bad” cholesterol, because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries (atherosclerosis). This condition narrows the arteries and increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease, or PAD. LDL levels of 130 or less are healthy.

• Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They store excess energy from your diet. A high triglyceride level combined with high LDL (bad) cholesterol or low HDL (good cholesterol is linked with fatty buildups within the artery walls, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Triglyceride levels under 150 are healthy.

Risk Factors for High CholesterolRisk factors for high cholesterol include family history, an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke, and excess weight.

What lifestyle changes can be made to manage high cholesterol?

• Choose foods that are lower in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, and salt. • Eat foods with more fiber, such as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta.• Maintain a healthy weight.• Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week.• Take your medications as prescribed.• Work together with your healthcare provider.

BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENINGWhat is Diabetes Mellitus?Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.

Why are blood glucose levels important?Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems. Health problems can include heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, kidney disease, eye disease, and foot problems. The blood glucose screening can determine if you are at risk for Diabetes Mellitus.

What is considered a normal blood glucose level?Normal blood sugar levels are less than 100 mg/dL after not eating (fasting) for at least eight hours or less than 140 mg/dL two hours after eating.

What are the symptoms for Diabetes Mellitus?Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and urination, increased hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, numbness or tingling in the feet or hands, sores that do not heal, and unexplained weight loss.

Risk Factors for Diabetes MellitusType 1 Diabetes occurs when your immune system, the body’s system for fighting infection, attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Genetics and environmental factors may trigger Diabetes.

Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes include age, ethnicity, family history of diabetes, lack of physical activity, being overweight or obese, history of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, and low levels of HDL cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

What lifestyle changes can be made to manage Diabetes Mellitus?

• Monitor blood glucose, A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels• Choose foods that are lower in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, and salt.• Eat foods with more fiber, such as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta.• Choose foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, bread and cereals, and low-fat or skim milk and cheese.• Aim for 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week.• Take your medications as prescribed.• Work together with your healthcare provider.

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