Vouchers available for those who need blood drawn for health fair
LOVELAND, Colo. (April 7, 2009) – To accommodate more individuals, organizers of the Loveland Community Health Fair have created a voucher system for people still needing to have their blood drawn for screening.
The blood screenings and blood draws are done in advance of the 2009 Loveland Community Health Fair, where participants can pick up their blood results and visit with a health care professional. The health fair, will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 in the McKee Conference and Wellness Center at 2000 Boise Ave., Loveland.
People can purchase a voucher for their blood screening at McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18th St. #6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Then, they can take the voucher to the Outpatient Lab in McKee Medical Center at any time to have their blood drawn. Lab services are available 24/7. Fasting is required unless the patient is diabetic. Instructions will be on the voucher. Vouchers also will be available the day of the health fair.
In addition, there are walk-in appointments beginning Tuesday, April 7 through Saturday, April 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the McKee Conference and Wellness Center. Participants can pay and have their blood drawn for the fair. Again, fasting is required prior to the blood draw unless the patient is diabetic.
Participants can receive a blood chemistry screening for $30, complete blood count (CBC) blood screening for $15, prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood screening for $25, and a take-home colorectal kit for $5. New this year is the High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) screening for $15. This is a new screening that can be helpful in assessing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The health fair also offers free screenings for breast health, bone density, asthma, hearing and vision, foot and ankle, glaucoma, posture and oral and skin cancer as well as educational booths. Organizers have added pediatric screenings and a screening for memory disorders.
The health fair is not a substitute for a thorough physical examination and assessment by your physician. Individuals planning to participate are reminded that they should work with their personal physician to reduce modifiable risk factors determined through the event. Also, medications should not be altered before or after the health fair unless you’ve been advised to do so by your physician.
Sponsors of the annual event include City of Loveland, Larimer County Medical Society, Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald, Mountain States Tent and Awning and McKee Medical Center.
For more information, visit the online resource for the Loveland Community Health Fair at www.bannerhealth.com keyword: Loveland Health Fair. Or call (970) 635-4181.
