The Wood County Health Department, Wood County Hospital and Mercy Health will host a Community Health Fair on Wednesday. This event will offer a variety of health services and resources to support the well-being of community members.
The health fair is from from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 315 S. College Dr.
Expect:
• Free health screenings sponsored by Wood County Hospital: Blood pressure and blood sugar checks to help monitor and manage your health.
• Mercy Health mobile mammography unit: The Mercy Health mobile mammography unit will be on-site to offer mammograms. Eligibility criteria for this service include: Must be at least 40 years old, at least 365 days must have passed since your last mammogram, must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, should be able to walk up and down stairs and stand unassisted, no history of breast issues such as nipple discharge, lumps, pain, or cancer in the past 2 years. Mammograms are covered by most health plans. Please verify that Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital is an in-network provider with your insurance carrier. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, financial assistance may be available. To schedule your mammogram or for more details, call 833-MAMM-VAN (833-626-6826).
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccines: No appointment is necessary. Insurance will be billed for those who are insured.
• Free at-home COVID Tests: Pick up your free at-home COVID tests for easy health monitoring.
