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Advance planning has begun for the 2012 Annual Health Fair. If you wold like to be a part of the team, contact Larry at (719) 488-9663.
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This year marks the eleventh anniversary of the event! Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership looks forward to making this the biggest, most successful Health Fair ever. Once again, the event will be a partnership with the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and 9HealthFair so that we can continue to provide a wide range of essential, yet free and low cost, health care services to the Tri-Lakes community.
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Screenings Offered (Tentative offerings and prices, subject to change.)
Screening Information Booth For those who were unsure about what screenings were available or which screenings were right for them, a quick stop here answered those quetions.
Height/Weight/Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening Learn if you are overweight, underweight or average weight with this screening. You are at risk for stroke, heart disease and other illnesses if you are overweight or obese. You are at risk for osteoporosis, bone fractures and other illnesses if you are abnormally underweight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of an individual's height and weight to identify their health risk. BMI is considered reliable for assessing obesity. It does not take into account a person's fat-to-muscle ratio (muscle takes up space but weighs more than fat). Therefore, it is not a reliable measure for athletes or highly physically active participants. Free
Vision Screening This screening checks how well you see at near and far distances by reading letters on a basic eye chart. If you already wear glasses or contacts you should wear them during this screening. A prescription for eyeglasses and or contacts is not included. Free
Blood Pressure Screening Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). Blood pressure can fluctuate with exercise, injury, illness, and emotional reactions. Health care professionals check the participant's blood pressure. If the participant's blood pressure falls outside normal ranges, further evaluation by a healthcare provider is encouraged. Your blood pressure should not exceed 119/79. Pulse Screening is primarily measured on the participant's wrist. The pulse corresponds to each beat of the heart. The normal number of pulse beats per minute in the average adult varies from 60 to 80, with fluctuations occurring with exercise, injury, illness and emotional reactions. Free
Blood chemestry (blood draw) This screening provides baseline information on your cholesterol, blood glucose, liver, kidneys, thyroid, and more. These screenings can help you and your doctor monitor your health and prevent health issues from becoming emergencies. Information from this screening can also be used to complete your employers’ Health Risk Assessments (HRA). To receive the most accurate results you should fast (do not eat) for 12 hours prior to attending the health fair. Drink plenty of water and continue to take your regular medications. If you are diabetic, do not fast. (Cost: $30.00)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (Men Only Blood Draw) Recommended for males 40 and older with risk factors, or all males 50 and older. PSA is a blood screening that measures a protein that is only produced by the male prostate gland. Elevations of PSA may occur in men with non-cancerous prostate diseases or prostate cancer. A normal PSA level does not entirely exclude the possibility of prostate cancer. A digital rectal exam (DRE) is strongly encouraged in conjunction with PSA screening. All elevated values should be reported to your health care provider for further evaluation. (Cost: $25.00)
Blood Count Screening (blood draw) This screening gives you a general picture of your overall health by checking your white blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin levels, and blood-clotting abilities. Your body’s ability to fight infection, anemia, liver disease and certain cancers can be discovered with this screening. (Cost: $15.00)
Colon Cancer Screening Kit This take-home/mail-in kit checks for human blood in the stool. Also, learn about preventing colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable cancers, and why you should get a colonoscopy. (Cost: $20.00)
Hemoglobin A1c (Blood Draw) A1C is a blood screening that measures your average blood sugar control for the past 2 to 3 months. The results give you a good idea of whether or not you are at risk for diabetes. For people with diabetes it indicates how well your diabetes treatment plan is working. (Cost: $25.00)
Talk with a Health Professional Provides the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a health professional and ask questions about any health issue concerning you or your family. During this session the health professional may review the individual's overall health fair results, make recommendations for further evaluation, setting realistic goals with the individual, and provide resources for more information and/or education. Free
Ask a Pharmacist Discuss over-the-counter and/or prescribed medications, medication and/or vitamin interactions, vaccinations, osteoporosis & heart problems, medication safety, pharmacy services, smoking cessation and more with your local pharmacists.
Breast Screening Consists of a thorough examination of the breast, chest and armpit performed by a Health Care Professional to help identify any changes in shape or size of the breast or the presence of skin dimpling. The health professional also teaches the participant the proper technique for a systematic breast self-exam. This is not a mammogram.
Finger Stick Glucose Screening Helps to identify an individual’s fasting blood glucose levels. This screening also provides education on recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes causes other serious illnesses such as eye, kidney, heart, foot, and wound complications.
Foot Screening This screening checks for foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, blisters, skin conditions, plantar warts and nerve and vascular issues. People with diabetes are vulnerable to nerve and vascular damage that can result in poor circulation and poor healing of foot sores and ulcers. Taking good care of your feet is very important in your overall health and wellness.
Hearing Screening Consists of a visual examination of the participant's ears and measures your ability to hear high, medium and low range sounds. Please note: those with hearing aids do not qualify for this screening.
Lung Function Screening Find out if you have breathing issues such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis with this screening. It measures the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.
Nutrition Screening Poor nutrition or an unhealthy diet may lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes or other nutrition-related diseases. Answer a short nutritional questionnaire to find out if your health may be at risk from an unhealthy diet. Review your questionnaire with a dietitian and receive valuable information and resources on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Oral Health Screening This screening looks for tooth and gum disease and oral cancer by checking the inside of the mouth for sores and lesions. Education regarding the importance of periodic oral exams and risk factors for oral diseases is provided.
Flu shots.
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