Alan Hoskins
Monday, April 06, 2009
College Advancement
A dozen free health screenings will be available at Health Fair 09’ at Kansas City Kansas Community College Thursday, April 16.
Open to the community, the Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the KCKCC Field House at 7250 State Avenue.
In addition to the free screenings and health education, a cholesterol blood chemistry will be available for $25. A 20 chemistry test with lipid profile and complete blood count will be available for $32. Both tests require a 12-hour fast from food and drink with the exception of water although persons with diabetes should not fast and prescription medicine should not be interrupted. A PSA blood test for men and a TSH test for thyroid will also be offered each for $25.
The areas of free screenings include blood pressure, height and weight, HIV/STI testing, blood sugar level, vision, percent of body fat, hearing, grip strength, spinal flexibility, oral hygiene/cancer, and chiropractic analysis.
Physicians, registered nurses, and dietitians will be on hand to answer any health questions in such diverse areas as diabetes, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, heart disease, stress, sexually transmitted diseases, breast and testicular self exams, and fitness and wellness.
This event is sponsored by Student Health Services, Nursing and Allied Health programs, and the Wellness and Fitness Center at KCKCC. Drawings for door prizes will also be held.