Event Details

Screening Location: Sisters of St. Benedict - St Gertrude's

Who is it for? Insured Employees, Non-Insured Employees, Insured Spouses

When/Where? Friday, February 16th, from 7:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.

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 Cholesterol 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 CBC and TSH will also be available. An optional colon cancer take-home screening kit will also be available. Colon screening is recommended annually for adults 50 and older.

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 and highly encouraged.

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 10 minutes.

COST:

• Basic Screening: $45 (Free for Insured Employees and Insured Spouses)
• PSA blood test: $22 (optional for men)
• TSH blood test: $14 (optional)
• CBC blood test: $14 (optional)
• A1C blood test: $20 (optional)
• Colon Cancer Kit: $9 (optional)