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Life Line Screening this Friday at the Hall

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

  • If you are age 21-80 learn your risk for developing 6 different chronic diseases

  • $3 out of every $4 spent on healthcare is for treatment of chronic disease

  • Better lifestyle habits can help prevent 80% of heart disease and 90% of type 2 diabetes

 

The 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your risk of developing 6 chronic diseases, including heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer.  A customized report will determine which risk factors contribute most to your disease risk and are within your control to change.  Finger-stick blood tests along with biometric measurements are included with this assessment.

VFW #2713 will be hosting a Life Line Screening preventive health event on Friday, August 23, 2013.

 

 

 

Protect your health by registering today for the 6 for Life Health Assessment for $79. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visitwww.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to schedule your appointment.  Take control of your health, knowledge is empowering.

 

 

 

 

Are you at Risk for Stroke, Heart Disease and Diabetes?

Did you know that a 10% decrease in cholesterol can reduce your risk for heart disease 30%?

  • Diabetes is the 5th leading cause of death in the US

  • Elevated CRP levels in the blood are indicators of risk for heart disease and high blood pressure

  • Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death

Life Line Screening offers finger-stick blood tests with results in 10 minutes. Protect your health by finding out your risk of diabetes and vascular disease by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at VFW #2713 on Friday, August 23, 2013.

 

 

 

Register for the lipid panel (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides), glucose and CRP blood tests for only $129. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visitwww.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners  to schedule your appointment. Ask about our other stroke and heart tests. Taking control of your health doesn’t have to be hard.  

 

 

 

Do you know your TSH level?

Thyroid Disorders TSH can indicate an underactive thyroid

  • 20 million Americans have an underactive thyroid but half don’t know it

  • An underactive thyroid can cause an increased risk of heart disease and lead to an enlarged heart

  • Underactive thyroid is more common among men and women aged 60 and older

Life Line Screening offers a finger-stick blood test with results in less than 10 minutes. Protect your health by finding out your risk of an underactive thyroid by having a TSH screening.  Life Line Screening will be at VFW #2713 on Friday, August 23, 2013.

 

 

 

Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to schedule your TSH screening for only $49.  Ask about our other stroke and heart tests.  Taking control of your health doesn’t have to be hard.

 

 

 

 

Attention all Men!

Do you know your risk for Prostate Cancer?

  • A Prostate Cancer PSA test is the most accurate method for the detection of prostate cancer

  • 1 in 6 men will get Prostate Cancer

  • PSA tests have been used for over 25 years

A simple PSA blood test could save your life.  Protect your health by finding out your risk of Prostate Cancer. Life Line Screening that will be at VFW #2713 on Friday, August 23, 2013.

 

 

 

Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to schedule the PSA, test for only $49. Ask about our other stroke and heart tests. Taking control of your health doesn’t have to be hard.

Celebration of life Saturday for Don Lenning, 1946-2013

*reposted from the West Seattle Blog

A memorial is planned Saturday (August 24th) to remember Don Lenning, a lifelong West Seattle resident who died this week at age 66. Here’s a remembrance shared by his family:

Donald Gene Lenning
December 4, 1946 – August 19, 2013

Don graduated from West Seattle High School in 1965 and remained a lifelong resident of West Seattle. He was a University of Washington Graduate and served his country honorably in the Vietnam War.

Don is survived by his wife Kris and daughter Alexa. He is also survived by three sisters, Audrey Anderson, Margaret Norberg, and Loretta Kirby, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Don fought a long and courageous battle against cancer; he recently led his Sundancers team at the West Seattle Relay for Life event.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers including Dr. Milder and the Swedish Medical Center staff. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society

There will be a Celebration of Life Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the West Seattle Golf Course. Don was an avid golfer.

Hire America’s Heroes Career Day at Safeco 8/9/13

This action-packed day includes the following highlights: 

Recruiting Fair 8:00am – 1:00pm 

Meet corporations such as Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and many more – companies looking to connect with military job seekers. 

 Skills to Succeed Workshops 

 LinkedIn basics 

 Videotaped practice interviews 

 Veteran Career Coaches 

 ProLango Networking Workshop 

 Job-search opportunities for Military Spouses 

 

Register NOW – http://hireamericasheroes.org/?p=3951 

Please contact Andrea Nelson with any questions:  andrea@hireamericasheroes.org or 425-652-2389

MASSING OF THE COLORS CEREMONY on 9/11/13 at JBLM

As part of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebration of Patriots’ Day and honoring the men and women serving in the Armed Forces — Land, Sea and Air

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013, 3:00 PM

WATKINS FIELD, JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD (LEWIS MAIN)

McChord Air Force

Base Chapter

Air Force Association

MASSING OF THE COLORS is a patriotic ceremony honoring those who have SERVED the United States of America and honoring the YOUTH of today who carry on the patriotic tradition. MASSING OF THE COLORS adds this patriotic theme to the celebration of Patriots’ Day at the Joint Base.

West Seattle Grand Parade 7/20

We can’t wait to see you all on Saturday, July 20th for the West Seattle Grand Parade! Here are few things to know….

– We will meet on the corner of SW Lander and California.

– The parade starts at 11am but we need to be there no later than 10:15am

– The parade is over a mile long (to the Alaska Junction) so we recommend bringing water.

– If you have any questions and will be able to make it please let me know via email.

Commander Sullivan

60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Monday, July 22nd at 1pm

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski asked me to get in touch with you to invite you to an upcoming event at the King County Council recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. On Monday, July 22nd, we will be hosting a brief reception at 1pm at the King County Courthouse followed by a formal recognition at the Council’s general meeting at 1:30.  All friends, family, and veterans are welcome to attend!

Attached is a flyer that you can post, forward, or disseminate to folks at your Post and also to your network of Veterans. We’re hoping to have a great event to recognize those who served in the Korean War, and would appreciate your help to get the word out.  Please feel free to include this on any events pages as well.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you!

Korean War Recog Invite