WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 1, 2022) — Hy-Vee Inc will provide 1,000 free biometric screenings at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region as part of its “Meet Your Metrics” tour during National Cholesterol Month.
Hy-Vee’s dietitian team will administer the free biometric screenings to customers at more than sixty Hy-Vee store locations. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Customers should contact the participating Hy-Vee nearest them to schedule an appointment.
A biometric screening is a combination of measurements and readings that may help in identifying potential risk factors for chronic diseases or conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes. Hy-Vee dietitians will collect a blood sample from a finger-prick that will be used to determine cholesterol levels, triglycerides, and glucose levels. They will also take resting blood pressure, measurements of height, weight, and waist, and will calculate body-mass index.
The entire screening process typically takes fifteen to twenty minutes, and all results will be reviewed and received during the screening.
The following organizations helped make the screenings possible: Siete, Alaskan Seafood, National Watermelon Board, GFit, Vitamine, and Performance Inspired. Each person who receives a screening will be given a Heart Health bag that includes samples, coupons, and educational materials.
To learn more about Hy-Vee’s free biometric screenings, customers should search for their nearest location and complete the online form.
Hy-Vee Inc is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of more than $12 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise, and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 5 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 3 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 80,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.
