Tuesday, October 25, 2011

2011 9Health Fair in Commerce City -- Nov. 5-6

If you are tight on money you won't want to miss the 2011 9Health Fair in Commerce City Saturday Nov. 5 and Sunday Nov. 6. Yes, you have to stand in line, but the well-organized fair keeps those lines moving pretty quickly. You don't have to provide any personal info, other than contact information so you can get results from the many FREE and low-cost screenings for adults and children.Flu shots also are available for the whole family. The event is open to everyone regarding of where you live, immigration and insurance status.

Even if you have some form of insurance, you can't beat the price of the 9Health screenings for blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., or their pap smears, breast exams, prostate checks, oral, hearing, foot and skin checks. Low-cost health tests include a Blood Chemistry Screening ($30), PSA Screening for men ($25), Blood Cell Count Screening ($15), and the take-home Colon Cancer Screening kit ($20). Each site also offers a medical professional with whom you can discuss health-related questions. In 2011, a number of sites will offer the Vitamin D ($40) and Hemoglobin A1C ($25) screening. Hemoglobin AIC screenings are a standard tool that determines blood sugar. The Exempla St. Joe's Mammogram van also will be at the fair Nov. 6 and more info on that here..

This is an incredibly well-organized event and again, the lines move FAST (although we urge you to get there early. Bundle up, because fall mornings can be chilly). We urge everyone to take advantage of a Family 9Health Fair this fall. Results are mailed directly to your home for you to share with your doctor. Volunteer doctors and nurses will call within 72 hours of your tests if a critical issue is discovered. No social security number or personal ID is required. For more information check out their website

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