*UPDATE* 2020
This program has been cancelled until further notice due to Covid-19.
8/10/17.
If your insurance does not fully cover health screenings don’t fret because Costco members can get one for free at select Costco pharmacies on special days. Screenings rotate and include: Osteoporosis screening, Healthy Heart screening, Lung Health screening, and Diabetes screening.
So what does a screening test involve?
The Osteoporosis screening uses Ultrasound technology to assess one’s risk for this condition.
The Healthy Heart screening offers a risk assessment for heart disease, a lipid-stick profile test, and a blood pressure check.
The Lung Health screening uses a spirometer to identify those at risk of COPD at the pre-symptomatic stage.
The Diabetes screening uses an A1c test. This is a measure of your average blood sugar over the previous 3 months. This test requires only a small amount of blood and no fasting.
For more information on the screenings and to see when a screening will be available at a nearby Costco, check out the schedule: Costco Healthcare Clinics Free Screenings.