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Marshall Browning Hospital to Host 5th Annual Community HealthCheck

Du Quoin, Illinois - March 19, 2019 - Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin will host its 5th Annual Community HealthCheck on Wednesday, May 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Community HealthCheck will again feature lab screenings at a reduced rate of only $40 (cash or check only). All lab testing must be done prior to the HealthCheck event from April 20-27. During this time, labs will be drawn in the Specialty Services area on the first floor of the hospital. Lab testing hours will be Monday - Friday (April 22-26)) from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and on Saturdays, April 20 and April 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Results from the lab testing will be available at the HealthCheck event on May 1 with healthcare providers available to meet with individuals to explain their results. Lab testing will include a Complete Metabolic Profile, Complete Blood Count, Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, HDL), Thyroid Function Screen (TSH), Diabetic Screen (HA1C), Vitamin D, and Prostate Cancer Screen (PSA) for men. It is recommended that individuals do not eat or drink for eight hours prior to testing. Appointments are not necessary.

"We are pleased to again offer this event for the community," said Pam Logan, Director of Marketing/Patient Relations. "The hospital is focused on serving the health care needs of the community and this event allows us to provide health screenings and drastically reduced lab testing for families. It's a great opportunity at a very low cost to get control of your health."

The hospital will offer FREE screenings at the event including Blood Pressure, Pulse, Oxygen Saturation, Alpha 1 Testing (genetic marker for COPD), and Sleep Apnea.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit health education booths which will be located on the first floor of the hospital. Individuals who meet with a provider to review their lab results will have their names entered in a drawing for an Amazon 2nd generation ECHO, 3rd generation ECHO DOT, and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. There will also be other door prizes, refreshments and giveaways.

"This event is a great opportunity to take advantage of free screenings, incredible savings on lab testing, and meet our new providers," said Dan Eaves, CEO. "It's an opportunity to educate and continue to improve the health of our community and we hope that families will take advantage of all that this event offers."

For more information, call Pam Logan at 618-542-1033 or visit www.marshallbrowninghospital.com.