The 15th Annual Sterling Community Health fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th from 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Sterling Middle School, 1177 Pawnee Avenue. A number of individuals took advantage of the opportunity to get their blood work done prior to the health fair. Those individuals will be able to pick up their results the day of the fair at Sterling Middle School. Others have chosen to make their appointment for blood work the morning of the health fair. Those participants are reminded that they need to fast for 12 hours prior to their scheduled appointment. During the fasting period, individuals should drink only water and take all prescribed medications. For the small fee of $30, an individual receives a wealth of information about his or her health - as revealed by just one ounce of blood.

Walk-ins are also welcome the day of the health fair. Those wanting their blood work done need to plan to arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The fair will close promptly at 11:00 a.m. Screenings and health information displays include:

Colon cancer screenings kits $10 at SRM Ambulatory Services booth
Blood Pressure Checks by NJC Nursing students
Vision screening
Lumps/Bumps screening with Rachelle Maker, FCC Nurse Practitioner
Peripheral vascular screening
Hearing screening with Dr. Terry Cummings
Foot and Ankle screening with Dr. Dallegge
Glaucoma screening – meet Dr. Kevin Belville
Oximetry screening
Pulmonary Function screening
Nutrition Consultations – SRM Dietitians
Body Composition screening $5 – SRM Dietitians
Adult Immunizations – Northeast Colorado Health Department
o Tetanus shots - $20
o Flu Shots - free
SRM Rehabilitation Services
Fire Safety by Sterling Fire Department
Relay For Life of Logan County
David Walsh Cancer Center
Mammography and breast health – do you qualify for a free mammogram?
AARP Driver Safety Program
Trauma Services and injury prevention
Hospice of the Plains
TOPS CO
Cardiovascular/Cardiac Rehab services – meet Dr. John Drury
Salud Clinic programs and services
Logan County Department of Social Services – shaken baby syndrome
Family Resource Center and CASA
Centennial Mental health Center
Rural Solutions
SRM Ethics Committee
Sterling Women’s Care – meet Dr. Sidney Adler, Dr. Mary Barrett and Karen Vorderberg, CNM

Plan now to take advantage of all the fair has to offer. Goals for the fair are following:

promote health awareness and encourage participants to assume responsibility for their own health
encourage participants to establish and maintain a personal wellness program
assist participants in understanding the relationship between positive lifestyle choices and their overall health
provide health screenings and information about potential health problems, resources and referrals to meet any special needs.

The 2010 Sterling Community Health Fair is sponsored by the Sterling Lions Club, High Plains Lions Club, Northeastern Junior College, Sterling Middle School, and Sterling Regional MedCenter.

Contact: Glenda Amen
Wellness Manager
(970) 521-3260