
(MNN) – Hy-Vee dietitians are offering 1,000 free anemia screenings at locations in Minnesota across the Midwest in May. Anemia is a condition where the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. The simple finger stick will collect a blood sample to determine a person’s risk for anemia, providing results in minutes. Free screenings are only available while supplies last at local Hy-Vee stores and can be scheduled online