HHCS ANNOUNCES MAJOR UPGRADE FOR HEALTH FAIR SCREENINGS
For many years, Henderson Health Care Services offered discounted health screenings at its annual Health Fair, which took place one week in February. Now, it is making a major upgrade by offering its Health Fair on a monthly basis.
They have introduced a new Health Fair that will take place every month: the second Tuesday of every month at the Henderson Family Care Clinic and the second Thursday of every month at the Sutton Family Practice Clinic.
The previous annual Health Fair was not by appointment but the new monthly screenings require an appointment. You can schedule your screening by calling the Henderson Clinic at 402-723-4512 or the Sutton Clinic at 402-773-2130.
On the designated days, both these clinics will offer a full lineup of discounted health screenings from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fasting is recommended prior to any blood draw, and drinking plenty of water is encouraged. No charges will be submitted to insurance, and payment is required at the time of service.
Available Tests as listed on the HHCS website include:
• Comprehensive Blood Test: $60
A helpful and common test that measures several important aspects of your blood. Our providers often use it as a routine test, and it can also help diagnose, screen for, and monitor certain health conditions. Measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. Includes a lipid panel.
• Prostate Specific Antigen: $35
PSA testing is often used by our providers for men who report prostate symptoms to help determine the nature of the problem. Measures an antigenic enzyme released by the prostate and found in high concentrations in the blood of men with prostate cancer.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test: $35
A TSH test is used to find out how well your thyroid is working or if you have gland problems. The test can tell if you have hyperthyroidism (too much) or hypothyroidism (too little) in your blood.
• Hemoglobin A1C: $25
Our providers use an HbA1c test to identify diabetes or keep track of how well it is being controlled. The test estimates how much glucose, or blood sugar, has been in your bloodstream over the last three months.
• Hemoglobin A1C & Microalbumin/Creatinine: $45
A microalbumin/creatinine urine ratio test looks for signs of kidney disease or kidney damage in people who have a high risk but don’t have symptoms. This test is for people with diabetes.
• Vitamin D Test: $40
Our providers use a Vitamin D test to measure the level of Vitamin D in your blood to make sure you have enough to keep your bones healthy and your muscles, nerves, and immune system working normally. Having low levels of Vitamin D is a common problem that can lead to bone disorders and other medical problems.
Here are the upcoming dates for these Tuesday & Thursday screenings:
Tuesday, April 9 – Henderson; Thursday- April 11 – Sutton
Tuesday, May 7 – Henderson; Thursday – May 9 – Sutton
Tuesday, June 11 – Henderson; Thursday – June 13 – Sutton
