Drug & Alcohol Prevention

9Health Fair – April 24

7:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Oshkosh Grade School

Sponsors: Volunteers of America

Garden County Health Services

Blood Chemistry Screening of 31 components includes a full cholesterol reading, liver function, blood sugar, thyroid and more. $30

(12 hour fast – drink water and take meds)

Pre-draw March 26 from 5:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Garden County Hospital

Appointments required – call Volunteers of America 308-778-5548.

Other Screenings

Blood cell count $15
PSA - blood test for prostate cancer $25 (men 50 and older or family history)
Colorectal Cancer Take-Home Kit $20 (50 and older)
Blood Pressure
Glucose - finger stick if have risk factors
Height/Weight/BMI
Vision
Memory
Stress Management
Talk with a Health Professional

Drug & Alcohol Prevention

Garden and Deuel Counties have prevention teams and coordinators hired through Volunteers of America — Western Nebraska. Based on surveys of student use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs, the communities are working to change community attitudes about underage use and are working with youth to reduce use. The community teams believe that prevention is the better part of treating addiction.

Garden County coordinator: Rose Brassfield

Deuel County coordinator: Judy Soper

"The Drug free community team meets with the County Attorney to discuss how to have an impact on underage drinking."