8th ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR HOSTED BY ROOSEVELT GENERAL HOSPITAL
A number of free screenings and services are available at the health fair including flu shots for children and adults.
PORTALES, NM, October 4, 2018 – Roosevelt General Hospital is hosting their 8th annual health fair on Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. This year the health fair consists of education booths to bring awareness to mental health, diabetes, importance of medical power of attorney, and helpful info to distinguish between emergency visits and non-emergency visits.
Free flu shots, hearing screenings, and blood pressure checks are among the screenings that are available at the event. Blood draws are offered prior to the health fair at a reduced rate. “Currently, we are offering blood panel draws for a low rate of $50. Anyone 18 years or older may walk-in for the blood lab between now and October 10,” said director of marketing, planning and PR, Jeanette Orrantia. “This specific blood draw can be very costly for a patient. RGH is offering this service to help those who may not otherwise be able to afford it.” This year the blood draws are limited to the first 250 walk-ins. On October 13, participants may pick up their lab report and visit with a provider for a consultation. No blood draws will be done on the day of the health fair.
CEO, Kaye Green stated, “RGH is always looking for ways to educate and improve the health and wellbeing of our community. At the health fair, we are offering free health screenings and low-cost blood draws to reach the maximum number of to help them live the healthiest life possible.”
Last year, more than 400 community members visited the health fair. Orrantia revealed, “The health fair has grown significantly in the past years. We have plans to offer it two times a year. The fall/winter health fair will focus on health related concerns such as the flu and the distinction of an emergency and non-emergency visit. During the health fair held in spring/summer we will focus on hydration, sunburns, and bike safety. At each fair, we intend to offer information and awareness to topics such as mental health, diabetes, importance of health screenings and wellness visits.”
Roosevelt General Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive patient care for residents throughout Roosevelt County, New Mexico and its surrounding areas. RGH offers a 24/7 physician-staffed emergency room, full spectrum inpatient and outpatient services, general surgery, laboratory, physical therapy and respiratory services, along with digital mammography, X-ray and MRI
