September 28, 2011

Men's Health Fair

Avera Queen of Peace will host a Men's Health Fair on Thursday, September 29, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cabela's.  The health fair is open to men of  all ages, and demonstrations, health education, and information specific to men will be offered.  No pre-registration is necessary!

A full lipid profile (blood draw which shows good and bad cholesterol) and a blood glucose test will be available for a discounted price of $15 and it's recommended that participants not eat or drink after 12:00 midnight the night before.  All other screenings and information are free, including a PSA to indicate prostate health for men over 50 (paid for by the Char Greenway Memorial Fund), a DermaScan of the skin which will demonstrate sun damage, and a breathing test.  Blood pressure screening, body mass index measuring and strength testing will also be available; demonstrations, education, and information will be provided by the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota, Avera Mitchell Surgical, and the following departments at Avera Queen of Peace:  Sleep Lab, Cancer Center, Education Services, Nutrition Services, Lab, and the Wellness Center.  Refreshments and take-home items will be offered, including a free colorectal cancer screening kit.

According to Trish Delaney, Vice President of Marketing/Foundation at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, "This is the second time we have offered a Men's Health Fair at Cabela's and we're hoping for another good turnout.  This year we've made a change in the hours; last year approximately three-fourths of the men who attended came in the morning, so this year the fair will run from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. only.  Cabela's and Avera Queen of Peace are sponsoring the Men's Health Fair to make sure that men of all ages are 'field ready' for fall hunting and other activities!"

For more information about the Men's Health Fair, please contact Trish Delaney at the Avera Queen of Peace Marketing Department.