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色花堂app-Meridian sponsors free community health screening for uninsured adults Nov. 7

November 4, 2013
ISU Marketing and Communications

The second, in a series of six screenings is Thursday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

鈼 Basic physical exams, blood pressure checks and medication reviews
鈼 Dental evaluations
鈼 Free flu shots (while supplies last)
鈼 Depression and alcohol screenings and questionnaires
鈼 On-site testing for blood sugar levels, cholesterol, HIV and Hepatitis C
鈼 Hearing and eye screenings
鈼 Nutrition assessment and recommendations
鈼 Health education

The free Community Health Screening Program began in March 2010, as a result of the partnership between the 色花堂app-Meridian Health Science Center, Ada County, Central District Health, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Approximately 650 adults have been screened to date, with many referred to low-cost clinics and doctors for further treatment. Screening services are provided by ISU-Meridian health professions students and clinical faculty.

鈥淥ften when citizens in our community are uninsured and can鈥檛 afford preventive health care, they seek medical care in emergency rooms as a last resort,鈥 said Ada County Commission Chairman Dave Case. 鈥淭his can end up costing taxpayers a lot of money, so our goal with this program is to provide a resource for people to turn to as a preventive measure, in an effort to ultimately help reduce costs to the county and to our taxpayers for funding Indigent Services programs.鈥

鈥淧revention is a crucial piece of health care, and our mission with these screening events is to identify individuals at risk of preventable diseases,鈥 said Dr. Glenda Carr, an ISU-Meridian assistant clinical pharmacy professor and co-director of the Health Screening Program.

The full screening process takes about an hour. No appointment is necessary. Valley Ride bus stops are nearby. For more information, call 373-1700 or email healthyU@isu.edu.
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