CRP screenings scheduled Published Aug. 4, 2015 By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Civilian Health Promotion Services have scheduled several Cardiac Risk Profile screenings here throughout August for Defense Department civilians to learn their cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure numbers. Prior to attending one of the scheduled screenings, civilians must first complete an annual Health Risk Assessment, or HRA, online at www.afmcwellness.com. The HRA is a multifaceted interactive and confidential tool that is used to help CHPS determine what health education programs are needed at Hanscom. "CHPS cares about the health of the Hanscom workforce and encourages personnel here to complete the questionnaire annually because a person's health may change over time," said Orlagh Pawlyk, CHPS coordinator. "The HRA data is also used to guide the types of health programs and classes that we offer." Participants can complete the HRA online by answering a series of health-related questions. When finished, participants will receive a confidential Personal Wellness Report designed to help understand potential lifestyle health risks, links with support information and an action plan to enhance healthy lifestyle behaviors. How to complete the HRA · Step 1: Go to www.afmcwellness.com · Step 2: Click on "Civilian wellness" or "Active Duty" wellness · Step 3: Log on with your user ID and password; first time users click "Create Account" · Step 4: Click "take the assessment now" and answer all of the questions. It takes approximately 10 minutes · Step 5: Print a Personal Wellness certificate "DoD civilians can receive their free CRP screening offered throughout August at various locations on base, or by calling our office and scheduling an appointment," Pawlyk said. Cholesterol and blood sugar screening are performed by finger stick, and results will take about 10 minutes. For most accurate results, Pawlyk encourages fasting for 12 hours prior to the test. Drinking water is encouraged. August Screenings Aug. 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Building 1540 Health Promotions Aug. 13 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hanscom Conference Center Aug. 18 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Building 1305 lobby Aug. 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Building 1540 Health Promotions Aug. 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Building 1614 Wing Conference Room Aug. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. at MITRE Bedford Health Services Suite S Building Aug. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Building 1540 Health Promotions Aug. 27 from 8 to 10 a.m. at MITRE Bedford Health Services Suite S Building For further information on completing the HRA or participating in a screening, contact Pawlyk at 781-225-6377 or email Hanscom.CHPS@us.af.mil.