The 12th Annual Tucker County Regional Health Fair, to be held Saturday, April 29 at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, promises a wide variety of free and low cost health screenings and education to help people take control of their health. The annual event will be held at the Bear Paw Ski Lodge at Canaan Valley from 7 a.m. to Noon.
“This is an opportunity for people to take steps to get healthy,” said Bill Hennessey, Tucker County Health Fair Coordinator. “While pre-registration is required for many of the screenings, walk-ins are welcome at the health fair.”
Pre-registration is required for the Multiphasic Blood Analysis, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and thyroid screenings; ultrasounds of the gallbladder, aorta and carotid; and EKGs. No pre-registration is required for the bone density testing.
The Multiphasic Blood Analysis, PSA and Thyroid Screenings are the only tests for which there is a minimal charge. These screenings cost $10 each. The Multiphasic tests for a range of disorders such as high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer; the PSA test can show evidence of prostate cancer or an enlarged or inflamed prostate in men; and the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test can indicate an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
For those participating in the Multiphasic screening, a 12 hour fast is required for the most accurate results. The ultrasound of the gallbladder requires a six hour fast.
Mon General will also have a special booth on diabetes infection control at the health fair. In addition, Mon General Surgeon Mark Johnson, MD, will be available to answer questions at the “Talk to Your Doc” booth.
For registration forms, log on to MonGeneral.com and click on the Tucker County Health Fair link. Pre-registration deadline is April 14. For more information about the Multiphasic, PSA and TSH screenings, call (304) 285-2730. No registrations will be taken over the phone.
Our sponsors are: Mettiki Coal; Petitto Mine Equipment; Tuscan Grille Catering & Hospitality Services; Tucker Community Foundation; St. George Medical Clinic; First Energy; Hope, Love and Charity Foundation; Dominion Foundation; NextEra Energy; WFSP 107.7 FM & WDNE 1240 AM; Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center; Mountain State Expo; Moore’s Farm Service & Sales; Boston Scientific Corporation; Tag Stiles; and the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Awareness & Early Detection Project of Mon General.
