VCHS Health Fair - June 23

June 17, 2010

Ord - The 2nd Annual Valley County Health System Health Fair will be held this Wednesday, June 23 from 6-9 am at St. Mary's Gym in Ord.  The main attractions at the health fair will be blood chemistries, blood pressure checks and a free will donation breakfast.  In addition, health related vendors will have displays available to provide educational information to those who attend. The health fair is an excellent opportunity for those with a high deductible insurance plan or those without health insurance. 

The lab tests offered during the Health Fair are a Health Screen and PSA test. 

Health Screen:

  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: Kidney & Liver Function, Electrolytes
  • Complete Blood Count
  • Thyroid: TSH
  • Cholesterol & Triglycerides

PSA:  Prostate cancer screening recommended for males over the age of 50. 

A fee of $35 for the Health Screen and $15 for the PSA will be charged to cover the cost of supplies for each person screened.  Those who participate in the blood chemistry draw will be mailed their results and will be responsible for contacting their medical provider if they have values outside the normal range. 

Fasting is necessary prior to the blood chemistry draw, including consumption of caffeine or decaf coffee.  A free will donation breakfast will be served so you may eat after your blood is drawn.

Pre-registration is available by going online to ValleyCountyHealthSystem.org or by picking up a pre-registration form at the hospital admissions desk, Ord Family Health Center, or at any of the banks in Ord, Arcadia or North Loup. Pre-registration is recommended for anyone wishing to have a blood chemistry drawn but is not necessary.

For more information, contact the Public Relations office at 308-728-4347.