Southcoast Hospitals Group will offer free vascular screenings on May 7 and May 21 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The screenings are open to both men and women and will be held at the Southcoast Health System at Rosebrook on 100 Rosebrook Way in Wareham. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 800-276-0103.

Space is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Patients should arrive 15 minutes prior to screening time. No walk-ins will be accepted on screening days.

Vascular screenings are non-invasive, take approximately 20 minutes, and are performed by a trained nurse.

Regular vascular screenings can detect peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a potentially serious circulatory problem.