Whidbey General Hospital and Island Athletic Club are joining to promote community wellness by offering a low-cost cholesterol/triglyceride/blood sugar screening during October that is open to the public.

Screenings will be offered today and Oct. 13-14. The cost is $50, and includes: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate and body mass index. A detailed education class discusses lab results, cardiac risk factors and preventative actions to take.

Those interested in signing up can call 331-2582.