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Health screenings are important for seniors as a preventative tool to head off problems before they become serious. Here are community resources that provide tests, many of them free. Check with your doctor about which screenings should be done.

Falls risk screening clinic. Offered quarterly. Free. St. Joseph Physical Therapy, 788-6420.

Memory awareness screening. Offered monthly on the third Tuesday of the month through December 2007. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Alzheimer Society of Washington, 671-3316.

Colorectal and prostate health. Annual colorectal cancer awareness campaign in March and prostate health screening in October. Free. St. Joseph Cancer Center, 738-6701.

Cardio, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. LifeQuest at St. Joseph Hospital offers several health screening programs including Take Heart cardio screening, glucose fingerstick, blood pressure and fasting cholesterol/ glucose. Details: 738-6720 or www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom/ and click on �LifeQuest Community Health Education.�

Health screenings. Skagit Valley Hospital offers several health screening programs including skin cancer; vision and glaucoma; cardio vascular risk; stroke and aneurysm; cholesterol; and bone density. Details: (360) 428-2424 or www.skagitvalleyhospital.org and click on HealthQuest.

Stroke risk screenings. Offered throughout the year, locations vary. Cost $109-$129. Life Line Screening, (877) 237-1354.

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