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Last update: February 1, 2010

Project Healthy Living postponed until the Fall of 2010

For the first time in 42 years, United Health Organization will NOT be conducting Project Healthy Living in the spring. Tough economic times have taken their toll on all of Michigan and UHO is also working through some tough economic conditions and a lack of funding partners needed to make Project Healthy Living a reality. Many of the partners tht have supported us in the past are themselves facing cutbacks and funds are not readily available.

We are continuing to look for funding for PHL and will notify the public if anything changes, however, we are gearing up to conduct a limited PHL in the fall, late August to mid October of 2010. We hope that you will continue to support PHL at this new time period. It will allow us to serve people on vaction, students returning to school and even provide immunizations for school and the upcoming flu season. And all this without fear of snow.

We apologize to the thousands of loyal PHL participants that rely on our services each year and hope that we will be able to reinstate the spring sites in 2011. If you or someone you know would loike to contribute to Project Healthy Living through a tax deductible donation, please contact us or click on our "Supporting Project Healthy Living" link. We appreciate your support.

UHO and Project Healthy Living are "going green" this year. In the interest of saving paper, postage, and the planet, UHO will make better use of the internet and email system this year. We invite you to join our email list and recieve electronic alerts about upcoming events. Please send us your email address with the words "contact info" in the subject line to projecthealth2009@gmail.com. We will limit our emails to no more than 10 per year and will not release your information to any other source.

Project Healthy Living is 42 Years Old!

Project Healthy Living 2010 (Formerly Project Health-O-Rama)

For over forty years we have been offering free and low cost health screenings to Southeast Michigan. Our fortieth year marked several changes in Project Healthy Living -- we now have fewer but larger sites designed to provide better and more diversified services. We hope to see you at one of our sites running from August 21 to October 16th.

Free Services offered at all our sites include:

Height & Weight, Vision, Blood Pressure, Body Composition, Counseling & Referral, Health Education

Free Special Tests and Services offered at some of our sites include:

Glaucoma, Dental Screening, derrmatology, EKGs, Hearing, Podiatry, Ask the Doctor, Medication Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Pulmonary Function, Immunization, Lead Testing, and more.

New Tests from 2009:

We are pleased to announce that for 2010 we will be offfering some new and innovative low cost tests. These tests include - Vitamin D, Hepatitis B, Hemoglobin A1C, Glycomark, Herpes 1 & 2, H.pylori Breath Test, and a new more accurate, easier to use colorectal kit. For more information on these tests and their pricing, click on our New Tests link.

For More Information:

about the Project Healthy Living site locations, hours, or services email us at projecthealth@comcast.net.

PHL accepts cash, checks, Visa and MasterCards.

Low cost tests include:

A 26-profile blood panel - $50 (a $700 value) includes total cholesterol, thyroid, calcium, protein, albumin, glucose, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, platelets, hemoglobin, and much more. A four-hour fast is recommended - water, plain tea or black coffee are the only suggested food or drinks. Take all prescribed medications.

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test for men - $25 ($75 value) screenings for prostate cancer. An annual PSA is recommended beginning at age 50 (age 40 for African American men). It is recommended that men planning to take this test refrain from ejaculation for 48 hours prior to testing.

CA-125 Blood Test for Women - $25 ($95 value) Cancer antigen test that may detect ovarian cancer. Note: It is possible to have ovarian cancer even if you have had a hysterectomy -- some ovarian tissue may remain in the body.

C - Reactive Protein Blood Test - $25 tests for increased CRP, a substance produced by the liver when increased inflammation is present in the body that may identify risk for caridovascular disease, heart attack or stroke. This test is NOT recommended for those with chronic inflammation such as arthritis.

H. Pylori Blood Test - $15 ($110 value) May detect ulcers, gastritis and other stomach ailments. Note: Once you have tested positive for H.Pylori, even though treated, you will continue to test positive. This test is recommended for people who are experiencing stomach problems.

Bone Density - $25 Checks for bone strength and onset of osteoporosis.

Great News! We've added/upgraded several tests this year. For more info and cost, click on our "New Tests" link on the left.

Stroke/Artery Screenings:

Carotid Arteries: Images carotid arteries for blockage using Duplex Imaging Ultrasound. Many strokes are associated with blockages in the carotid arteries that may be detected with an ultrasound. $35.00

Abdominal Aorta(Aneurysm Screen): Images aorta using Duples Imaging Ultrasound. Abdominal aortic aneurysms form as a result of a weakness in the lining of the artery wall that may be detected with an ultrasound. $55.00 The participant must make an appointment with Complete Diagnostics at 248-585-0200 if they want to have this test.

ABI (Ankle Brachial Index): Uses Doppler Ultrasound for evidence of poor circulation know as Peripheral Vascular Disease. Excellent baseline screen for individuals with evidence of coronary artery disease, family history, or those that are sedentary. $25.00

Echocardiogram: $50 must call to schedule 248-585-0200. Echocardiogram is a video ultrasound of the heart. It may detect enlargement of the heart, valve abnormalities, blood clots and tumors. The participant must make an appointment with Complete Diagnostics at 248-585-0200 if they want to have this test.

Electrocardiogram (EKG): EKG may detect ischemia, silent heart attack and atrial fibrillation, EKG provides a picture of the electrical activity of the heart. $25.00

Package #1 $75.00 Bone Density, Carotid Screening and ABI.

Package #2 $100.00 Aorta Screening, Carotid Screening and EKG.

Package #3 $105.00 Bone Density, Carotid Screening and Aorta Screening.

Project Healthy Living

Celebrating 42 years of service!