9Health Fair at Evergreen Elks Lodge
9 Health Fair comes to Evergreen April 24 and 25
Mountain-area residents and visitors can take part in the 9Health Fair April 24 and 25 (Wednesday and Thursday), from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. each morning, at the Evergreen Elks Lodge (27972 Iris Dr.). The site will be organized and hosted by Mt. Evans Home Health and Hospice.
Several free screenings will be available to adults 18 and older, including blood pressure, oral health, stress management, spinal health, nutrition, and vision. “Body in Balance,” a perennial favorite administered by local physical therapists, evaluates flexibility, strength and balance to help prevent injuries to the neck, back, knees, ankles, feet and other areas.
For moderate fees, the Mt. Evans site will provide a Blood Chemistry screening ($30), a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test for men ($25), Vitamin D screening ($40) and a Blood Count screening that checks white and red blood cells, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit value, and platelet count ($15). A colon cancer screening kit is available for $20. A new screening offered this year is for Gluten Sensitivity. This blood screening will determine your sensitivity to gluten, the protein that comes in grains, such as flours, bread products, breakfast cereals, cakes and cookies. There is an additional charge of $45 for this screening.
Online registration is available prior to the fair at www.9healthfair.org/findafair -credit card payment only.
You can also register on site the days of the fair. Cash and personal check only.
Participants desiring the Blood Chemistry Screening must fast for 12 hours before the blood draw—black coffee and plain tea are allowed (no cream or sugar), and drinking lots of water is encouraged. All prescribed medications should be taken, and diabetics should not fast.
Blood test results are mailed within 4 weeks to participants who have registered onsite. Online registrants will receive their results electronically delivered to your secure account within 2 weeks of attending the fair.
Follow-up resources are available for those with little or no health insurance.
For more information, visit the 9Health Fair website at www.9healthfair.org or call 303-698-4455.
