NCKMC 2023 Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday

North Central Kansas Medical Center is hosting the 2023 Health Fair from 6:00-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the lower level conference rooms.
There will once again be vendors participating in the Health Fair.
Services being offered during the Health Fair are lab screening tests at a reduced cost, flu shots and other immunizations provided by the Cloud County Health Department, and car seat checks by Concordia Fire Department and EMS personnel.
Lab screening tests being offered at the Health Fair include:
CBC, CMP, Lipid Profile, TSH
• (CBC) Complete Blood Count -White Blood Count, Red Blood Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and Platelet Count
• (CMP) Complete Metabolic Profile- Calcium, Glucose, BUN: Creatinine Ratio, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Total Protein, Albumin: Globulin Ratio, Albumin, Total Bilirubin, ALP, AST, and ALT; Gives an overview of kidney function, dehydration, electrolyte balance, liver enzymes, diagnosis of Diabetes, and nutritional status as well as many other diseases or health issues.
• Lipid Profile- Cholesterol, Triglycerides, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL: Good), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL: Bad); Helps in assessing the risk of heart disease
• TSH- Evaluates the thyroid function
SA (Prostate Specific Antigen)- Early detection of prostate cancer and other prostate diseases
Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetic testing)- Assesses glucose control over a three-month period, especially in Diabetics
Vitamin D Level- Plays a role in calcium homeostasis and the maintenance of healthy bones.
Those participating should not eat or drink for 10-12 hours prior to have a lab drawn. Water and medications are allowed.
An appointment is required to have a lab drawn. Call 785-243-1234.
Cash and checks are the only form of payment being accepted.