Important: This is an archived story, the event referenced is in the past.
SeniorFest 2012
For more information, please call 304-526-2695
Take charge of your health at SeniorFest 2012 by learning about diseases and conditions that affect seniors, taking advantage of free screenings and enjoying food, games and fun! Special activities taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. include:
- Free PSA blood test prostate screening for men, our last prostate screening in 2012
- Free Vitamin D blood test screening for women
- Free flu shots and Tdap immunizations from the Cabell-Huntington Health Department
- Brown bag medication reviews
- AmeriHeart, a walk-through heart exhibit displaying heart anatomy and heart disease
The schedule for physician presentations will be announced. Topics include:
- Dr. Frank Shuler: Taking Charge of Your Bone Health
- Dr. Charles McCormick: Aging & Brain Health
- Dr. Shawn McKinney: Breast Cancer
Featured topics and services include Back & Spine Health, Bone Density, Breast Health, Burn Prevention & Treatment, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Carpal Tunnel Screening, Cath Lab/Cardiac Services, Congestive Heart Failure, Center for Lung Health, Diabetes, the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Emergency & Trauma Care, Endoscopy, Family Medical Centers, Food & Nutrition, Home Health, Joint Replacement, Kidney Stone Program, Laboratory, Lung Nodule Program, Medicare Part D, Osteoporosis, Pain Management, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services, Respiratory Services, Senior Services, Sleep Lab, Stroke, Urodynamics, Volunteering and the Wound Center.
Take advantage of our free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, BMI, heart rate, colon cancer, carpal tunnel, COPD, stroke risk, glaucoma, incontinence and more!
Everyone age 50 and older is welcome to attend. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You are invited to register in advance by contacting Alisha Adkins at 304-526-2695 or seniors@chhi.org, or you may register at the door. Hope to see you there!
- Last updated: 10/10/2012
