Hy-Vee To Offer 1,000 Free Anemia Screenings to Customers in May

Millions of people across America deal with issues from anemia. It's important for those who haven't been diagnosed but have had symptoms to get tested for this condition. That's why the top retail and grocery store in Iowa is stepping up with its dietitians to help those affected.

Hy-Vee announced that it will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. Hy-Vee is the first retailer in the U.S. to offer anemia screenings to its customers.

In the Quad Cities, Hy-Vee will be doing its anemia screenings at the Northgate Mall Hy-Vee (1823 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA) and at the East Main Hy-Vee (2030 East Main St., Galesburg, IL).

Health experts estimate that as many as three million Americans have anemia, a condition where the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. The most common form of anemia is iron deficiency anemia, where the body doesn't get enough iron from food to create healthy cells.

People with anemia often experience tiredness, weakness, and shortness of breath. A Hy-Vee dietitian will perform a simple finger stick to collect a blood sample to determine your risk for anemia and provide results within minutes.

Registration is required for the free anemia screening and can be done online. Once registered, a local Hy-Vee dietitian will contact you to schedule a screening based on availability. Free anemia screenings are only available while supplies last and are provided in partnership with Sanguina.

In the Quad Cities, Hy-Vee will be doing its anemia screenings at the Northgate Mall Hy-Vee (1823 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA) and at the East Main Hy-Vee (2030 East Main St., Galesburg, IL). A list of Hy-Vee locations offering the screening can be found here.

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Additionally, Hy-Vee dietitians will offer additional events throughout the month to support customers’ wellness journeys:

Free Dietitian Discovery Session

Individuals can jumpstart their health journey by scheduling a complimentary discovery session with a Hy-Vee registered dietitian to learn about the different services available and choose the right individual program for their wellness journey. Discovery sessions are offered virtually, by phone or in person, and also available in Spanish. Customers can schedule a discovery session with the Dietitian Discovery Call Center by either registering online or calling (515) 695-3121.

Free Virtual Wellness Wednesday Class

A Hy-Vee dietitian will host a complimentary virtual class on Wednesday, May 8, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. The class will cover important topics while highlighting simple recipes and go-to products. Our May class is Understanding Anemia. Registration is available online.