Cameron Regional Medical Center will sponsor its 17th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19. As in past years, a comprehensive selection of free medical services will be offered to the public from 8 until 11 a.m.
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The CRMC Foundation, which will observe its 25-year anniversary in 2020, will once again host the event. The theme for this year’s health fair is “Riding the Wave to Better Health.”
Warren McElwain, CRMC Board President, indicated that numerous people have been helped by the free screenings offered over the past 16 years. He stated, “The CRMC Board of Directors and the CRMC Foundation Board of Directors both support this as the most important event the medical center can sponsor to benefit area residents.”
Health fair participants should take note that the traffic flow for this year’s event will again start in the Orthopedic & Rehab Center. From a convenience standpoint, attendees may park at the south end of the CRMC campus.
Registration will take place in the waiting room of the Orthopedic & Rehab Center, and lab testing will take place in the adjacent Physical Therapy Department.
During the course of Saturday morning, various tests, medical screenings, and counseling services will be provided to the public at no charge. A broad panel of lab tests will include anemia, blood sugar, thyroid, cholesterol panel, iron, GFR, and BUN/creatinine. Participants are encouraged to fast after midnight to facilitate accurate lab results. A kidney function screening for urine protein will also be available, as will glucose testing and diabetes education.
Joseph F. Abrutz, Jr., CRMC administrator, advised, “Cameron Regional takes its community benefit responsibilities very seriously and makes every effort to provide extensive testing and services designed to improve the well-being of area residents. We hope our patients and friends will take advantage of these free offerings.”
Several physicians will be participating in this year’s event: Avon Coffman, D.O., Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), will be available for questions/concerns; Marija Tonkovic, M.D., will perform skin cancer screenings from 9-11 a.m.; Nancy Gasparovic, D.P.M., will once again provide podiatry screenings; Jaimie Pfeifer, O.D., of Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center will be performing vision screenings; and education on women’s health will be available from Daut Gjoni, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist. In addition, Renee Rouse, physician assistant, will provide education on the pneumonia vaccine and shingles.
The medical staff of Cameron Regional highly encourages area residents to attend this year’s health fair. Laeeq Azmat, M.D., chief of staff, stated, “This represents an economical and convenient opportunity to receive education on various medical topics, find out if there is a health issue requiring further medical attention, and/or monitor an existing condition.”
Flu vaccinations will be available to those over 18 years of age, with insurance and third-party payors being billed. Self-pay patients can receive the flu vaccine for a minimal charge of $25. It should be noted that all other services are being provided at no cost to the public.
Hearing screenings by Hearing Care Partners and oral cancer screenings by Cosmedic Dentistry will also be available. Ly Phan, M.D., CRMC’s newest general surgeon, will be present to discuss the latest in surgical instrumentation and technique, as well as answer questions from the public.
Numerous door prizes will be given away during the event, as well as two free bone densitometry studies and two carotid studies. Refreshments will be served in the private dining room.
Many educational exhibits will be in place, including information on stroke awareness, mental health/depression, breast cancer awareness, prescription disposal, and advance health care directives. Representatives of the Cameron Ambulance District, Cameron Regional YMCA, American Red Cross, and the Green Hills Domestic Violence Shelter will also be present.
CRMC Ambassadors and Foundation Board members will serve as greeters, guides, and coordinators for this wellness event. Additionally, nursing students from North Central Missouri College in Trenton will be on hand to assist in several capacities.
Questions regarding the health fair may be addressed to Carol Arthur at (816) 649-3226. Cameron Regional Medical Center and its Foundation are both 501(c)3 not-for-profit entities.