A little prevention goes a long way.

Residents living in and around Austin can be screened to reduce their risk of a stroke or bone fracture. Grace Baptist Church at 100 Fourth Ave. SE will host Life Line Screening on June 7.

Four key points every person needs to know:

—Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability

—About 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke.

—Preventive ultrasound screenings can help avoid a stroke

—Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient

Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.

Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.