Visit Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St. in Lawrence, on Saturday, September 24, for the annual LMH Health Fair. Community members are invited to take advantage of the many free screenings and exhibits. In addition, flu shots and blood draws are available for a nominal fee.

The following is a preview of some of the items you can expect to see at this year’s health fair.

Blood Pressure Screenings According to the Centers for Disease Control, having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke. People of all ages and backgrounds can develop high blood pressure, and it’s preventable. Do you have this silent disease? Find out if you have high blood pressure at this screening.

Skin Cancer Screening The National Cancer Institute recommends skin cancer screenings because they can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.

Hearing Screening More than 30 percent of people over age 65 have some type of hearing loss and 14 percent of those between 45 and 64 have hearing loss. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association recommends that adults be screened at least every decade through age 50 and at three-year intervals thereafter.

Body Mass Index The Body Mass Index (BMI) screening calculates a number from your weight and height. This number can be a useful reference tool and can be use to identify potential weight-related health problems.

Bone Density Screening Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones,” is a disease that causes bones to weaken to the point where they can break easily. Are you at risk for osteoporosis? This quick, easy screening can indicate if further testing for this potentially debilitating disease is needed.

Blood Sugar Screening (Glucose) According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 23.6 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes. That totals 7.8 percent of the population, and according to projections, this number is expected to nearly double by the year 2034. Find out if you have or are at risk for diabetes with this screening.

Fall Risk Assessments Falling often results in serious injury. This assessment helps identify those who are at greatest risk of falling.

Just Food Bring nonperishable food items to the Health Fair and help fight hunger in Douglas County. To view the Just Food wish list, visit www.eckan.org/justfood/.

This is not a complete listing of screenings. Drop in to the fair and take advantage of these and many more free offerings from LMH departments and community organizations.

Blood Work Discount Rate If you are registered by September 16, the following costs apply: Lipid profile-$30 Total lipid profile and prostate cancer screening test (PSA)-$40 (The PSA blood test is for male 50 years or older only.)

Regular Registration After September 16, the following costs apply. After this date, please register at the hospital the day of the fair. Lipid profile-$40 Total lipid profile and prostate cancer screening test (PSA)-$50

Do not eat or drink anything for 10-12 hours prior to having your blood drawn except for water and necessary medications.

To register, call  (785) 505-6179 or visit us online at lmh.org.

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