Excelsior Springs Hospital 2011 Fall Health Fair

Excelsior Springs Hospital Annual Community Health Fair

Who:  All residents of Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas

When:  August 20, 2011 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 targeting those who are uninsured/underinsured, but all community members are welcome.  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:

• Vision

• Dental

• Bone Density

• 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

• Cholesterol screening

• Carotid artery to screen for plaque in the arteries

• EKG screening to check for heart irregularities

•  Varicose vein screening

•  Balance screening to check for fall risks

• Speech Therapist  to offer consultations

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

• Scoliosis screening to check for curvature of the spine

• Dietician to offer nutritional counseling

• Clay County Health Department to perform facial dermascan.  While it is not a diagnostic tool for detecting skin cancer, this is a great tool to help you identify the damage the sun has done to your face.  They will also have information on sun and heat safety.

• Information on services offered to the uninsured.

MOCHIP CHILD ID - FREE Missouri Child Identification Program that includes digital photographs and fingerprints, dental bite impression, child information and emergency contacts and two laminated ID cards.  See www.mochip.org for further information.

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 8-31-11.  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 may be available the day of the health fair, and the vouchers are good through 8-31-11. Visit http://women.webmd.com/mammogram-16573 for more general information on mammograms.

Please note for those who would like to have a booth at our fair, we do not allow the sale of any type of product/service.  We only offer health screenings, health/wellness information, and information on programs for the uninsured.

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