Who:  All residents of Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas

When:  August 7, 2010 from 8am to 11am

Where:  Main patient entrance at 1700 Rainbow Blvd, Excelsior Springs MO

What: Community Health Fair with many free and low cost health screenings.  The following screenings have been scheduled but are subject to change.  We are still adding additional screenings so check back often for updates!

Free Screenings:

·         Hearing

·         Vision

·         Dental

·         Bone Density

·         Balance – a screening to check for fall risks

·         Vital signs – includes pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse ox. 

·         Height, weight and BMI checks.

·         Blood sugar test –a simple screening to check blood sugar levels that will help determine whether an A1C test is needed to screen for diabetes

·         Carpal tunnel screening

·         Cholesterol screening

·         Carotid artery to screen for plaque in the arteries

·         EKG screening to check for heart irregularities

·         Colorectal blood screening (detecting fecal occult blood which may be indicative of gastrointestinal disease)

·         Scoliosis screening to check for curvature of the spine

·         Varicose vein screening

·         Speech Therapist

·         Dietician to offer nutritional counseling

·         Advance Directives with notary available

·         Podiatry screening

Low Cost Screenings:

Please note that for the following laboratory screenings, vouchers will be available for those who do not wish to have their blood drawn during the health fair.  The vouchers will only be available at the health fair and must be redeemed by 8-31-10.  Payment will be required at the time of service (cash or check only during the health fair).  These lab fees are self-pay and no claims will be filed with any insurance company. 

·         A1C - $20 – Screening for diabetes.  Fasting is required for this test.  See http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/glycated-hemoglobin-test-hba1c  for more information as to why this screening is important.

·         Lipids - $10 – Screening for total cholesterol and triglycerides.  Fasting is required.  See http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/tests-for-high-cholesterol-lipid-panel for more information as to why you might want to get this screening.

·         PSA - $15 – Screening for prostate cancer.  Visit http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/psa to see if you are a good candidate for this screening.

·         Vitamin D Deficiency - $25 – See http://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-d-deficiency for more information as to why this screening is important.

·         We will also be offering a voucher at the health fair for a $50 mammogram.  The mammograms will not be available the day of the health fair, but the vouchers are good through 8-31-10. Visit http://women.webmd.com/mammogram-16573 for more general information on mammograms.

Additional Information:  Contact Joni Schwan at 816-629-2783 or email