The Faith Community Nursing program of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Community Health Fair during American Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 6:30 am until 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church located at 1024 East Stuart Drive in Galax.

Free screenings are available to the public and will include: blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density, BMI (Body Mass Index), waist circumference and weight. Participants are asked to arrive fasting for more accurate results.

TCRH Lab Direct staff will be present to offer a menu of additional blood tests that participants may request for a fee. For more information on Lab Direct, please call (276) 236-1690 or visit www.tcrh.org/documents/brochures/brochure_lab_direct.pdf.

Educational booths or materials will be available on advanced directives, colorectal cancer, diabetes management, smoking cessation and more. Additionally, information on TCRH services including: Behavioral Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education, Emergency Department, Family Care Centers, Heartburn Center, Home Health, Hospice, Sleep Center, Wellness Center and others will be on hand. Information about TCRH services and a physician directory can also be viewed at www.tcrh.org.

For more information on the Community Health Fair, please contact the TCRH Faith Community Nurse, Tracy Farmer, RN, BSN, CDE at (276) 236-7935.

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