CMH ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR

Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH) sponsors an annual health fair every year in April at the hospital. CMH offers the reduced-fee health screenings as a community service.

"We put a lot of focus on preventive care and want to help people be knowledgeable about their health, said Curtis Hawkinson, hospital administrator. "Our job is to be here when you need us,but it's also to help make our citizens healthier," he added.

The public is asked to enter through the main (south) doors, where they will be greeted by hospital personnel for registration. Stations will be set up in the front lobby/outpatient area for blood draws. Complimentary refreshments will be available in the hospital cafeteria.

Cost of the blood profile is $30. For men, a PSA is offered for $15. The blood profile includes
testing for the following:
Lipid profile: tests for total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol (often called good cholesterol), LDL-cholesterol (often called bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. The lipid profile is a group of tests that are often ordered together to determine risk of coronary heart disease.
TSH blood test: used to find out whether the thyroid gland is working properly and can identify conditions of an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), or an over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
CBC (complete blood count): measures the concentration of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
HgbA1C (hemoglobin A1C): a test to measure the average blood sugar level over the past 90 days.
CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel): typically a standardized group of tests used as a broad screening tool to evaluate organ function and check for conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. The CMP includes testing for proteins, electrolytes (including potassium), liver enzymes, and kidney function tests.
PSA (prostatic specific antigen): a screening test for male prostate cancer.

NOTE: Please do not eat 12-14 hours prior to the test. You may have moderate amounts of black coffee or water. Continue taking any medications as prescribed by your physician.