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Dubois County 2020 Health Screening

  • Categories: Health Screening, Private

About This Event

  • Event Type:Private
  • Max Capacity:6

Details:

What screenings will be included?

  • Height & Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference, Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Cholesterol Ratio; Blood Pressure; Blood Glucose; Chemistry Panel lab test, and Tobacco status. Needle draw (venipuncture) is used to obtain blood for the cholesterol panel, fasting glucose, TSH, CBC, A1C, and Chemistry tests. An optional PSA screening (blood test) will also be available to men 50 and older or those at a high risk for prostate cancer. An optional colon cancer take-home screening kit will be available. Colon screenings are recommended annually for adults 50 and older. Optional TSH, CBC, and A1C blood tests will also be available.

Who is it for?

  • Insured Employees and Insured Spouses

When/Where?

  • Thursday, August 6—6:45-8:30 a.m.—Health Dept.
  • Tuesday, August 11—6:30-8:00 a.m.—Highway Dept.
  • Wednesday, August 12—6:00-8:30 a.m.—Security Center
  • Thursday, August 13—6:30-10:00 a.m.—Annex
  • Thursday, August 13—5:00-6:00 p.m.—3rd shift at Memorial Southside Office

Do I need to fast?

  • Yes—12 hours. Take medication as prescribed!! (We will schedule individuals with diabetes early if requested.)
  • Drinking water is permitted!!

Why do screenings?

  •  To keep you informed of your health status.
  •  To encourage you to practice healthy habits.
  • To monitor improved health from year to year.

How long does it take?

  • About 20 minutes. Appointments will be made every 15 minutes.


Registration
  • Price: Free