By Sadie Hunter
Some of the most prevalent health issues often go unnoticed, not taken care of, or misunderstood.
But on Oct. 3, Riverview Health can help, holding its health fair services, classes and more for the 30th year, from 8 a.m. to noon at its main campus, 395 Westfield Rd., in Noblesville.
Riverview Health Marketing Coordinator Elizabeth Goers said the health organization has held its exclusive Riverview Health Fair for 29 years and once partnering with a different community organization to offer the same services and education, marking three decades this year of community support.
“As healthcare has been shifting more towards wellness and illness prevention, it’s important for people to have access to screenings, tests and information that will improve their health,” Goers said. “Offering services to our community at a free or reduced cost aligns with our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve, especially as healthcare costs continue to increase.”
Guests of the fair will be able to learn about an array of health topics, ranging from cardiovascular health to fitness to sleep issues.
Perhaps the most advantageous feature of the fair for guests is the offering of free and discounting screenings.
This will include:
- Flu shots for $25 (Must be 3-years-old or older.)
- Free pap smears
- Free women’s health pre-screenings with a priority follow-up appointment
- Free sleep apnea screenings
- Free blood pressure screenings
- Free foot health screenings
- Free ankle-brachial index, or ABI, tests
- Riverview Helath Fair lab profile for $30: Includes a basic metabolic panel, lipid panel, A1c, ALT/AST and complete blood count with platelet count (fasting required)
- Various $20 tests, including TSH and PSA (males only)
Breakout sessions and special programs will also be offered, including tours of the Riverview Health Maternity Center, healthy cooking demonstrations and the benefits of osteopathic manipulation.
Visitors should enter at the Women’s Pavilion, entrance 11, on the east side of the campus.
For more information, call 776-7235 or visit www.riverview.org.
