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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

 
Health Promotion

promoting health display

When we think of health, we often think of doctors and hospitals.  The goal of wellness is to help people stay well, preventing health problems.  Wearing a seat belt, exercising regularly, eating healthy food — can lead to a long and healthy life. 

Volunteers of America — Western Nebraska offers exercise equipment and classes.  Health fairs are offered every other year in partnership with 9Health Fair from Denver and with Garden County Health Services.

The food pantry promotes healthy eating as staff select healthy food to stock shelves and the community is encouraged to donate healthy food.  One man came to the food pantry and sighed, "Oh, you have fruit."  He was thrilled.