Fall 2024 Health Fair set for Oct. 15 - Registration now open
September 03, 2024
HSHS Holy Family Hospital will host a health fair Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6 to 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, 1100 Killarney Drive in Greenville.
Registration is now open, and those wanting to attend must register for an appointment online here.
Registration will close Friday, Sept. 27. There are limited spots available and day-of registration will not be accepted.
Those unable to register online or needing to make changes to their registration should call 618-690-3599 for assistance.
The health fair is a self-pay service. No payments will be taken at the time of pre-registration; payment will be expected the day of the health fair by cash or check only. Participants are strongly encouraged to arrive with exact cash or a check written out totaling the amount of the services they are to have on the day of the health fair. Checks should be made payable to HSHS.
Holy Family Hospital will not bill insurance plans for any services rendered. Attendees may submit their health fair receipt to their insurance plan, but Holy Family Hospital will not be able to provide an insurance claim.
To ensure health fair attendees receive test results in a timely manner, Holy Family Hospital will post results to attendees’ MyHSHS accounts or mail all test results to participants in approximately three weeks following the health fair. It is free and easy to create a MyHSHS account:
No test results will be mailed or faxed to a participant’s health care provider. The responsibility for initiating follow-up examinations for abnormalities identified at the health fair lies with the person responsible for their own health and not with any participating organization.
Participants can elect to receive the following screenings at the listed prices to offset fees:
Screenings with a 10-hour fast as previously identified require drinking water only; no gum, hard candy, sugar or sweeteners. Be sure to drink plenty of water before coming to the health fair to have labs drawn. Please wear short-sleeved shirts and coats that are easily removed to make the process easier.
Registration is now open, and those wanting to attend must register for an appointment online here.
Registration will close Friday, Sept. 27. There are limited spots available and day-of registration will not be accepted.
Those unable to register online or needing to make changes to their registration should call 618-690-3599 for assistance.
The health fair is a self-pay service. No payments will be taken at the time of pre-registration; payment will be expected the day of the health fair by cash or check only. Participants are strongly encouraged to arrive with exact cash or a check written out totaling the amount of the services they are to have on the day of the health fair. Checks should be made payable to HSHS.
Holy Family Hospital will not bill insurance plans for any services rendered. Attendees may submit their health fair receipt to their insurance plan, but Holy Family Hospital will not be able to provide an insurance claim.
To ensure health fair attendees receive test results in a timely manner, Holy Family Hospital will post results to attendees’ MyHSHS accounts or mail all test results to participants in approximately three weeks following the health fair. It is free and easy to create a MyHSHS account:
- Go to www.myhshs.org.
- Login or create a MyHSHS account by clicking “Sign Up Now.” Be sure to use your full proper name that is noted in your HSHS Holy Family Hospital medical record or HSHS Medical Group doctor’s office.
No test results will be mailed or faxed to a participant’s health care provider. The responsibility for initiating follow-up examinations for abnormalities identified at the health fair lies with the person responsible for their own health and not with any participating organization.
Participants can elect to receive the following screenings at the listed prices to offset fees:
- Comprehensive Blood Screenings ($45)
- This screening includes complete blood chemistry; cholesterol and lipids, cardiac risk profile, anemia test, complete blood count, kidney and liver function and thyroid screening. A 10-hour fast is required.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screenings ($15)
- This screening is for men only. A doctor uses these results along with an exam to screen for prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that men should receive the PSA annually, beginning at age 50 or begin at age 45 if considered “high risk” – this includes African American men and men who have a close relative who had prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65). Men who have had more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age should begin testing at age 40.
- Hemoglobin A1C ($10)
- This test measures the average blood glucose of diabetics during a two- to three-month period. This test is recommended for those with or at-risk for diabetes.
- Vitamin D Screening ($15)
- This screening helps detect vitamin D deficiency, needed for calcium absorption and strong bones.
Screenings with a 10-hour fast as previously identified require drinking water only; no gum, hard candy, sugar or sweeteners. Be sure to drink plenty of water before coming to the health fair to have labs drawn. Please wear short-sleeved shirts and coats that are easily removed to make the process easier.
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