Free Health Screenings at Health Fair in Pigeon Forge

LeConte Medical Center is offering free health screenings at a health fair in Pigeon Forge.

Everyone is invited to Spring into Good Health and join LeConte Medical Center for a community health fair on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Pigeon Forge Community Center.

The health fair will feature FREE health screenings and FREE educational information, as well as reduced-price blood screenings. This health event is open to the public. No appointments necessary.

FREE Health Screenings include:

• Blood Pressure

• Blood Typing provided by MEDIC

• Body Fat Analysis

• Bone Density screening

• Cardiac rhythm screening

• Carotid Artery Screening

• Grip Strength Analysis

• And more!

Optional Blood Tests Available for a Fee:

• Blood Chemistry Profile (includes lipid panel, total protein, etc.): $20 (Note: 12-hour fasting is recommended. All regular medications should be taken. Individuals with diabetes should consult with their physician prior to fasting).

• Complete Blood Count: $15 (includes white and red blood cell, and platelet count)

• Prostate Specific Antigen: $20

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone: $20

• High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein: $20 (used to assess coronary artery inflammation)

• Hemoglobin A1C: $20 (used to assess glucose level over a 3 month period)

MEDIC’s blood mobile will be parked in the Community Center parking lot for blood donations from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Visit www.lecontemedicalcenter.com or call (856) 453-9355 for additional information.

The Pigeon Forge Community Center is located at 170 Community Center Drive in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.