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DR. RAVINDER N. AGARWAL R E NA L C E N T E R 124 Ford Avenue l Ogdensburg, NY l www.claxtonhepburn.org/renal Currently on dialysis? Is home dialysis for you? The Dr. Ravinder N. Agarwal Renal Center is the only center to oer peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis options in the comfort of your home. Providing renal dialysis for over 40 years - the longest in the North Country Over 30 years experience in providing home dialysis For more information, call 315-713-6819 Dialysis treatments at home can improve your life. pressure medication Benefits: • dialysis while you sleep • more independence • increased energy • ability to travel • fewer diet restrictions • decreased need for blood if you have health insurance, you may be eligible for no-cost breast cancer screening. The Affordable Care Act requires healthcare plans to cover the full cost of yearly screening mammograms for women ages 40 and older. Free mammograms are available to anyone who has health insurance through their employer, Medicare or Medicaid, or a Healthcare.gov enrolled plan. The American Cancer Society recommends women receive a screening mammogram every year beginning at age 40. All mammograms at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center are now performed using 3-D mammography technology, which improves cancer detection and leads to fewer false positives. Other free screenings include those for blood pressure, cholesterol, colorectal cancer, Type 2 diabetes, HIV, obesity, and tobacco use. In some cases, some restrictions for age, medical history, or lifestyle requirements must be met in order to receive the screenings at no cost, so talk to your doctor or health insurance provider about covered services for you. 214 King Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 www.claxtonhepburn.org The information in this magazine is not a substitute for medical advice or professional medical care. If you have a question about your health, please consult your physician. Scan this QR code with your smartphone to watch a video about how Claxton-Hepburn takes your health personally, or visit www.bit.ly/claxtontv. Some Things in Life Really Are Free

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