Carilion Clinic Held Peripheral Artery Disease Screening
The Roanoke facility provided no-cost vascular imaging to local patients during Awareness Month.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Stroke
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Carilion Clinic hosted a public screening event at its Crystal Spring Drive office to check for Peripheral Artery Disease. The initiative offered no-cost imaging services to help identify vascular conditions among local residents.
Why it matters
The event was held in observance of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month to increase public understanding of a condition that affects millions. Early detection is a critical step in managing health risks associated with smoking and diabetes.
Peripheral Artery Disease affects 7 to 12 million Americans annually and more than 200 million people worldwide. The condition is closely linked to specific lifestyle factors including smoking and diabetes.
The players
Carilion Clinic
This Roanoke-based integrated health system operates multiple facilities and provides comprehensive medical services to the region.
American Heart Association
This national voluntary health organization is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke through research, education, and public health policy.
The details
Staff at the Crystal Spring Drive office performed specialized vascular imaging on patients who arrived for the event. Demand was high, with participants lining up outside the clinic before the doors opened for the day.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: Carilion Clinic held a public screening event.
The Big Picture
The Carilion Clinic screening event directly follows the educational outreach mission established by the designation of September as Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.
The screening event provided residents with access to vascular imaging that can help identify health risks early. Attendees were able to receive information on how diabetes and smoking status directly impact their long-term arterial health.
The takeaway
Understanding the signs of vascular disease can significantly improve long-term health outcomes for those at risk. Individuals should consult their primary care physician about screening options if they have a history of diabetes or smoking.
What happens next
Carilion Clinic has indicated plans to host future screening clinics for the community.
Further reading
For more information on vascular health, visit our Stroke section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wdbj7.
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