9Health Fair

 

 

The 40th Annual 9Health Fair is coming up!  This is a community service project for this Club and the Mountain Rotary Club.  Its the last Saturday in April, the 27th.  Doors open at 7:00 am and the Fair runs until 11:00.  There are many service available in addition to blood screenings.  Hearing, spinal screening, blood pressure, and so many more!  All of the screenings and health material are free of charge.  The blood screenings are at a very reasonable cost as indicated below.  A volunteer discount is also available.  If you have not volunteered with us in the past and need more information, please contact me!

 

BLOOD CHEMISTRY | $35

• Provides information on your blood glucose, cholesterol, electrolytes, liver, kidneys, thyroid, and more
• This screening can help you and your healthcare provider monitor and identify health issues such as diabetes and heart disease
• Pair with Hemoglobin A1c for a complete diabetes screening

HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $35
• Measures your average blood sugar control for the past 2 to 3 months
• Screens for diabetes/prediabetes, or used to follow existing diabetes treatment
• Pair with Blood Chemistry for a complete diabetes screening

PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) | $35
• Measures a protein produced by the prostate gland
• After discussion with your healthcare provider, this screening may be recommended for individuals age 69 or younger, or those with
a family history of prostate cancer

BLOOD CELL COUNT | $25
• Measures white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets
• Screens for your body's ability to fight infection, anemia, some clotting disorders and cancers

VITAMIN D | $50
• Provides baseline Vitamin D levels
• Vitamin D is important for bone health and may affect other vital body functions
• Pair with Blood Chemistry for information on your calcium levels, which play an important role in bone health

COLON CANCER SCREENING KIT | $30
• This take-home/mail-in kit checks for human blood in the stool
• Screens for colon cancer and colon polyps, and may indicate hemorrhoids or colon inflammation

TESTOSTERONE, MALE | $45
• Testosterone levels fluctuate throughout the day. Levels are best represented when the screening is performed in the morning
• Low testosterone levels in males can affect energy levels, mood and cognitive function, sexual desire, bone and muscle mass, and fat
distribution
• Low testosterone levels can be caused by many conditions. If out-of-range, seek further evaluation to screen for other underlying issues such
as sleep apnea, depression, opiate and other drug use, liver disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders and others.

VITAMIN B12 | $25
• Provides baseline Vitamin B12 levels
• Plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and the formation of red blood cells
• Vitamin B12 deficiency may be a cause of anemia, numbness and other sensory issues, memory and mood impairment

HIGH SENSITIVITY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN | $35
• Can help measure your risk of developing cardiovascular disease along with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
diabetes, family history and obesity. Pair with Blood Chemistry and Hemoglobin A1c.
• hsCRP measures the amount of inflamation in your body which is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
• This screening is NOT recommended if you have recently had surgery, injury, illness or infection.

BLOOD TYPE | $30
• Blood test to show what type of blood you have. There are four different blood types
• Blood typing is not a medical need, but it will be checked if you get a blood transfusion or donate blood.