Marshall Browning Hospital to Host Community Health Fair
Du Quoin, Illinois - April 2, 2015 - Are you ready for a spring screening? Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin will be hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Heath Fair will feature lab screenings at a reduced rate of just $30 (cash only). All lab testing will be done prior to the Health Fair from April 11 - 24. During this time, Health Fair labs will be drawn in the Medical Clinic (across from the hospital). Lab testing hours for the Health Fair will be Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and on Saturday, April 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Results from the lab testing will be available at the Health Fair on April 25 with providers available to meet with individuals to explain their results. Lab screenings will include a Complete Metabolic Profile, Complete Blood Count, Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, HDL), Thyroid Function Screen (TSH), Diabetic Screen (Ha1C), and Prostate Cancer Screen (PSA) for men. It is recommended that individuals do not eat or drink for six hours prior to testing. Appointments are not necessary.
FREE screenings and services available at the Health Fair will include Blood Pressure, Pulse, Oxygen Saturation, Hearing Screenings provided by the Lion's Club, Pulmonary Function, Body Mass Index, Balance Test, Sleep Apnea Screen, Brown Bag (bring your medications and discuss with pharmacist), Chair Massage and Diabetic Counseling provided by Gail Peterman, Certified Diabetic Educator.
There will be many services for children including reduced fee dental screenings provided by Dental Safari. The dental screenings will be offered for children ages 0-19 years old and will include exam, cleaning, fluoride and sealant. Dental Safari accepts medical cards, private insurance with no co-pay, and offers a grant for a reduced fee for those with no medical card or insurance. In addition free child ID will be provided by Perry County Sheriff's Office, Gun Safety for Children provided by Du Quoin Police Dept., Car Seat Safety information by the Perry County Health Dept, Bicycle Safety, and Hand Hygiene. The bicycle safety will include a chance to win a new bicycle. There will be tours of the Arch Medical Helicopter and ambulance.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit over 30 informational booths which will be located in the medical clinic, hospital, rehab and the independent living facility. There will be six-passenger golf carts to transport attendees to each of the buildings. For those who visit each building, their names will be included in a drawing for a grand prize.
"We expect to have close to 40 booths featuring the outstanding services of local and regional healthcare providers as well as hospital services," said Pam Logan, Director of Marketing. "The Community Health Fair will be a terrific opportunity to get free and reduced fee screenings and learn more about healthcare services offered locally."
There will be free health educational and community resources available, door prizes, refreshments and giveaways throughout the health fair. For more information, call Pam Logan at 618-542-1033 or visit www.marshallbrowninghospital.com.