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Samaritan Healthcare - Annual Community Health Fair
Each spring, Samaritan hosts a community health fair in cooperation with other health care organizations in Moses Lake. The health fair is free to the public and features educational booths on topics like blood donation, childbirth classes, diabetes, mammography and smoking cessation. Free screenings at the fair can include bone density, diabetes, blood pressure, body fat percentage, oxygen saturation and foot health. In addition, a low-cost blood screening is available. With the help of grants and subsidies, these blood tests are offered at largely discounted prices.
What is it?
Each spring, Samaritan hosts a community health fair in cooperation with other health care organizations in Moses Lake. The health fair is free to the public and features educational booths on topics like blood donation, childbirth classes, diabetes, mammography and smoking cessation. Free screenings at the fair can include bone density, diabetes, blood pressure, body fat percentage, oxygen saturation and foot health. In addition, a low-cost blood screening is available. With the help of grants and subsidies, these blood tests are offered at largely discounted prices.
Who is it for?
The entire community
Why do they do it?
Since 2008, the low-cost blood screening and other free preventive screenings and educational resources have encouraged community members to be proactive in their own health.
Impact
The 2014 event saw approximately 300 participants, with 250 participating in the low-cost blood screening.
Contact: Connie Opheikens
Director, Community Relations/Marketing
Telephone: 509-793-9645
Email: copheikens@samaritanhealthcare.com
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