BRG to Offer Free Monthly Vein Screenings

BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) will host a series of free vein screenings starting in February. Vein health is often overlooked -- especially if there are no cosmetic symptoms like varicose or spider veins -- but if left untreated you could have a higher risk of developing serious issues like blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

BRG’s board-certified vein care experts will perform a brief exam, discuss your symptoms, and perform an ultrasound to take a look at the superficial veins in the legs. The screenings are free, but participants should reserve a spot here.

The screenings will be held each month from 4-5:30pm on BRG’s Bluebonnet campus:

• Tuesday, February 20
• Tuesday, March 19
• Thursday, April 25
• Wednesday, May 22
• Tuesday, June 18
• Tuesday, July 23

If you have experienced any of the below conditions, you are a good candidate for a vein screening:

• Swelling
• Ulcers
• Varicose veins
• Spider veins
• Blood clots
• DVT

For more information, click here or call (225) 769-4493.

About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is the area’s first community hospital with over 600 licensed beds between three campuses. Baton Rouge General opened its doors in 1900, and has provided the Greater Baton Rouge community with high-quality healthcare for generations. An accredited teaching hospital since 1991, Baton Rouge General is affiliated with several medical school programs, and offers other medical education programs, including a School of Nursing, School of Radiologic Technology, Family Medicine Residency Program, Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. For more information, visit BRGeneral.org, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BatonRougeGeneral and follow us on Twitter @BRGeneral and Instagram @batonrougegeneral.

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