HANCOCK -- Portage Health invites the public to the first annual Health and Safety Fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Portage Health in Hancock.
This free event features a car seat clinic; cholesterol, bone density, blood pressure, blood glucose, hearing and body mass index screenings*; healthy cooking demonstrations; bike and kayak safety expos; informational booths, giveaways, raffles and much more.
"This is a great opportunity to see our facility, equipment and latest technology all while getting preventative screenings and education," said Angela Lucas, director of Community Health for Portage Health. "Everyone is welcome, as there will be activities for all ages."
Nearly 20 departments will be represented, including radiology, home health, dialysis, the family birthing center and nutrition services. Hospital and ambulance tours will be offered, and physicians and staff will be available to answer questions.
For more informations, call Portage Health's Community Health Department at 483-1149.
* Note: The screenings are not comprehensive exams as done in a physician's office, Lucas explained. For instance, the cholesterol test measures total cholesterol, not a full lipid panel (LDL, HDL, ration, etc.) which would require fasting. The bone density test uses heel ultrasound, as opposed to a full Dexa scan in a physician's office. The purpose of these screenings is to provide base-line numbers to share with a person's medical provider in order to determine whether further tests are appropriate.
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