Bridgton Hospital will have the Central Maine Medical Center Mobile Osteoporosis Van parked at Naples Family Practice, located on Route 302 in Naples, on Wednesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for free bone density screenings for osteoporosis.

Please note, this is on a first come/first served basis and is intended for those ages 40+ who have not had a screening within the past two years. In addition, this is a limited study screening, not a full clinical study. Free blood pressure checks also will be offered and $10 cholesterol checks will be available.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that causes bones to thin, weaken and fracture, without warning, especially in the hip, spine and wrists. However, there are steps you can take to keep your bones strong throughout your entire life and, in fact, steps you can take to prevent the disease.

The first step is to have this simple and painless test. Pam Smith, director of Development and Community Relations at Bridgton Hospital, said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for women and men to care for their health. Bridgton Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center are pleased to be able to offer this community service.”

The Naples Family Practice site is about one mile from the Causeway in Naples. There is plenty of parking available.

For further information contact Smith at Bridgton Hospital at 647-6055.