May Screening Special!
THE BODY NEEDS A BALANCE of essential vitamins and nutrients to function at its best. Vitamin D plays a key role in supporting everyday health—it helps boost the immune system, maintain energy levels, support mood, strengthen bones, and more. Keeping your Vitamin D levels in check is a simple but powerful way to support your overall well-being.
VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS MORE COMMON than you might think, and it often goes unnoticed. Low levels of Vitamin D can lead to fatigue, bone and muscle discomfort, slower healing, and other symptoms that can affect your quality of life.
DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, Macon Community Hospital is offering FREE Vitamin D screenings, available Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome!
For more information please contact us at 615-666-2147.
About Vitamin D Screenings
Vitamin D plays a vital role in helping your body absorb calcium, support immune function, and maintain healthy bones and muscles. A Vitamin D screening is a simple blood test that measures the level of this essential nutrient in your body.
Low levels of Vitamin D can lead to bone disorders like osteoporosis or rickets, and may contribute to fatigue, muscle weakness, or mood changes. The screening helps identify deficiencies and guides treatment with supplements, diet changes, or increased sun exposure.
Who Should Be Screened
Vitamin D screening may be recommended if you are at risk for deficiency due to limited sun exposure, darker skin tone, age, obesity, or certain medical conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
It’s also commonly ordered for people experiencing symptoms such as bone pain, frequent fractures, muscle weakness, or persistent fatigue. Those with osteoporosis or other bone health concerns may need regular monitoring of their Vitamin D levels.
Knowing your Vitamin D status can help prevent long-term health issues and support your overall well-being—especially in areas with long winters or for individuals who spend most of their time indoors.