NNMC hosting health fair

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Northern Nevada Medical Center is committed to the health and well-being of our community.

NNMC is hosting a community health fair on Thursday from 7-10 a.m. in the main lobby of the hospital. This is an opportunity for community members to receive free or low-cost preventative health screenings and education.

The full menu of health screenings is as follows:

Blood pressure: FREE

Body fat screening: FREE

“Ask the Nurse”: FREE

Complete blood count: $15

Heart electrical activity and overall heart function (EKG): $35

Heart and vascular disease risk (High sensitivity C-reactive protein): $25

Lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL/LDL ratio): $20

Complete chemistry panel with report on 14 blood chemistry levels: $20

Prostate cancer testing (PSA): $35

Routine dietary screening for diabetes (glycosylated hemoglobin): $30

Stroke risk (Carotid artery ultrasound screening): $40

Thyroid function: $35

Thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH, for over- or underactive thyroid: $35

Vitamin D deficiency (Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy): $40

Fall risk screening by NNMC physical therapist: FREE

Fasting for 10-12 hours prior is required for best results in blood screenings. NNMC Advantage members get a 10% discount on all tests, and sign ups are available at the health fair. For details call 775-356-NNMC (6662) or go to www.NNMC.com.