AMH Health Fair To Be August 26

On Wednesday, August 26th, Antelope Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a health fair from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
It will be held in the East AMH Front Lobby. A variety of specials will be offered to the public.
Discounted lab specials include PSAs (for men) – $25 and fasting labwork (hemogram, TSH, chemistry panel and lipid panel) – $40. (*Please fast for 12 hours.)
The following AMH stations will also be on-site for: flu shots (if available), blood pressures, cardiac rehab, diabetes education, on-site glucose checks, farm safety, weight loss, respiratory therapy (sleep screenings and peak flow meters), car seat safety, home health, handwashing, pharmacy, radiology (new 3D breast imaging), wellness (free body mass indexes and body fat percentages), surgery, public relations and dietary (fruit and healthy snack ideas). Representatives from Neligh’s Eye Physicians, SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), Hilltop Drug, Wanek Pharmacy, AMH Ambulance Service, Midwest Medical Transport, LifeNet, Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging, North Central District Health Department (colorectal screenings) and Creekwood Chiropractic will also be on-site.
Other special events include:
Free skin screenings by Dr. Roger Rudloff from 8 – 10 a.m.
8 a.m. – “Age 50 Plus Recommendations for Health Screenings and Immunizations” by Katie DeMuth, PA-C
9 a.m. – “Healthy at Any Size” by Carol Anderson, GNP-BC
10 a.m. – “Preventing Ag Respiratory Disease” by Carol Anderson, GNP-BC
11 a.m. – “Exercise Tips for All Ages” by Katie Fick, Wellness Assistant
12 p.m. – “Carbon Monoxide Hazards” by Ray Nance, Deputy Fire Marshall
Throughout the day – “Fire Extinguisher Usage” Demos – Ray Nance, Deputy Fire Marshall
Health fair attendees will be given a card to have stamped at each station.
Stamped cards will be eligible to be entered into a drawing for one of the following free prizes: a mammogram, bone density scan, polo shirt, duffel bag, 6-pack cooler or tote bag.
Giveaways will also be available for attendees.
For more information about the AMH Health Fair, go on-line at www.amhne.org or call Antelope Memorial Hospital at (402) 887-4151.