The Northern Nevada Medical Center willl be hosting a community health fair on Thursday, May 3.
The event will be in the main lobby of the hospital at 2375 East Prater Way in Sparks from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The health screenings they are offering is listed below:
Blood pressure: Free
Body fat screening: Free
“Ask the Nurse”: Free
Complete blood count: $15
Heart electrical activity and overall heart function (EKG): $35
Heart and vascular disease risk (High sensitivity C-reactive protein): $25
Lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL/LDL ratio): $20
Complete chemistry panel with report on 14 blood chemistry levels: $20
Prostate cancer testing (PSA): $35
Routine dietary screening for diabetes (glycosylated hemoglobin): $30
Stroke risk (Carotid artery ultrasound screening): $40
Thyroid function: $35
Thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH, for over- or underactive thyroid: $35
Vitamin D deficiency (Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy): $40
Other vendors/information: Community Chest, Donor Network West, Prominence Medicare Health Plan, Digestive Health.
The Northern Nevada Medical Center is also requiring a 10-12 hour fast before blood screenings.
NNMC Advantage members wil get a 10 percent discount on all tests.
For more information, visit www.nnmc.com.
