With an aging population in our county, the Vermilion County Health Department aggressively pursues programming to help our seniors live healthier, longer lives. Heart Disease remains a very real threat to much or our population, regardless of their age; but the threat increases as we age; more than one half of all Americans over the age of 65 have high blood pressure.

In the past we were able to provide monthly screenings at the health department and regular outreach screenings across the county, including screenings for high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, etc. Unfortunately, due to budget issues, those screening outreach services are suspended until further notice.

In 2008, our Chronic Disease Clinics provided nearly 3,000 screenings for hypertension, cholesterol, and glucose.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 431-2662

last updated 2/1/10

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