Montrose Regional Health is holding its popular health fair event on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Complete with reduced-rate blood draws and free screenings and consultations, the event is known for helping the community to connect with resources and information to improve their health.
For more than 30 years, the health fair has been an annual mainstay in Montrose. This year’s event will feature multiple free screenings, including oral cancer screenings from 6:30 to 10:00 a.m., vision screenings from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m., and hearing screenings from 7 to 10:30 a.m.
Blood draws will be available throughout the morning, and those require a 12-hour fast beforehand. The following blood tests will be offered at the health fair: health screen (chemistry) and lipid panel, $55; hemoglobin A1C, $38; PSA for prostate health, $42; complete blood count, $25; vitamin D, $45; vitamin B12, $45; male testosterone, $45; advanced lipid and heart health panel, $85; HsCardioCRP, $40; female testosterone, $45; and also female hormone panel, $125.
Participants are encouraged to talk with their health care provider to see which screenings are right for them. Insurances cannot be billed for the blood draws.
Cash, checks, credit, debit, HSA and FLEX cards are all accepted. Walk-ins are allowed, but pre-registering is encouraged for faster service. The public may visit MontroseHealth. com/HealthFair to register today. Montrose Regional Health is the main sponsor of the event; co-sponsors include Alpine Bank, Avient, Mountain West Insurance and TEI Rock Drills. For more information about the health fair, the public may call 970-249-2211 or visit MontroseHealth.com/HealthFair.
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75 beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging and radiology. Care also includes Mountain View Therapy, a Level III trauma center, an acute rehabilitation unit, the spine and pain center, advanced respiratory and pulmonary services, and also the family birthing center.
The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic-assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties.
