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KENTUCKYONE HEALTH has teamed up with health testing provider, HealthFair, to deliver convenient and affordable health testing to your neighborhood. In less than an hour, you can receive heart, vascular and cancer screenings in the comfort and privacy of the KentuckyOne Health Mobile Screening Center. Designed to be a convenient, quick way to screen for common medical concerns, KentuckyOne Health Mobile Screening packages range between $139 and $347. Tests include: � Echocardiogram � Electrocardiogram � Hardening of the arteries test � Stroke/carotid artery ultrasound � Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound � Know Your Number ® � Peripheral arterial disease screening � High sensitivity c-reactive protein test � Thyroid-stimulating hormone test � Testosterone screening � Prostate-specific antigen test "We want to encourage everyone to take a more active role in their health," said Greg Giles, director of ambulatory operations and development at KentuckyOne Health. "Many people may not be symptomatic but have an issue of which they are not aware." To find a date and location of a screening near you, visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/screenings or call 1.855.721.TEST (8378). KentuckyOne Health 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your doctor before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. Mobile Medicine for You Three Fast Vaccine Facts RECENT OUTBREAK OF MEASLES HAS MORE PARENTS AND PHYSICIANS TALKING ABOUT VIRUSES AND THE NEED FOR VACCINATIONS. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. � VACCINES ARE SAFE. "There is no research to indicate that vaccines cause any long-term problems, such as autism," said Derrick Williams, DO, primary care physician with KentuckyOne Primary Care Associates in Berea. "No valid studies have shown any link between the two." � VACCINES PREVENT DEADLY DISEASES. "Vaccines have been instrumental in eradicating diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella that used to cause a lot of problems in childhood," Dr. Williams said. "Immunizing our children is the No. 1 thing we can do to prevent childhood mortality. Unfortunately, these diseases are making a comeback because many people think we don't need vaccines anymore." � VACCINES PROTECT OTHER PEOPLE, TOO. One reason why vaccines work so well is "herd immunity." Herd immunity is when the majority of people are vaccinated, so disease outbreak is less likely to occur, protecting anyone who has not been vaccinated. When many children delay or don't receive vaccines, the very young and the sick are at a greater risk for contracting a vaccine-preventable disease. Ask your pediatrician about any vaccine concerns you have, as well as if your child needs any catch-up immunizations. Derrick Williams, DO