Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings save lives
Getting routine healthcare screenings such as blood sugar and blood pressure screenings can prevent life-long illnesses like type 2 diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure). You could have one or both of these potentially life-threatening conditions and not know because oftentimes they do not have any obvious symptoms. Monitoring your blood sugar and blood pressure numbers is the best way to find out if you have type 2 diabetes or hypertension or if you need to make lifestyle changes to lower your chances of developing one of these illnesses.
Parkland offers blood sugar and blood pressure screenings in addition to other important health screenings, educational information, Parkland Financial Assistance, and more at Parkland’s Access to Care & Coverage healthcare pop-ups. These pop-up locations are accessible on the following days and times at no cost to you and without an appointment:
| Inspired Vision Compassion Center | 2019 N. Masters Dr., Dallas, 75217 | Every Tuesday | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Janie C. Turner Recreation Center | 6424 Elam Rd., Dallas, 75217 | Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| John C. Phelps Recreation Center | 3030 Tips Blvd., Dallas, 75216 | Every Thursday | 3:30 – 6 p.m. |
| Catholic Charities Marillac Community Center | 2843 Lapsley St. Dallas, 75212 | Every Friday | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
As identified by the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment, type 2 diabetes and hypertension are common chronic health conditions in Dallas County. Put your health first and get screened at a healthcare pop-up near you.
For more information on Parkland’s Access to Care & Coverage Program, please visit www.parklandhealth.org/connect.
