Southcoast Hospitals Group is offering free vascular screenings at the Council on Aging office, located at 48 Marion Road, on Thursday, August 18.

Appointments can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. by calling 508-291-3130.

Space is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. No walk-ins will be accepted on screening days.

The non-invasive screenings are performed by a trained nurse and take approximately 20 minutes. Patients should arrive 15 minutes prior to screening time.