FirstHealth of the Carolinas Inc.

09/27/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2022 18:19

39th Annual Wellness Screening Event

Please join us for Moore Regional Hospital - Richmond's 39th Annual Wellness Screening Event.

Event Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Saturday, Oct. 1 & Monday, Oct. 3 - Wednesday, Oct. 5

Time: 6 - 9:30 a.m.

Location: MRH- Richmond, 925 S. Long Drive, Rockingham

For the safety of all, masks are required. Please bring your own mask. Cash, check, credit/debit cards accepted. Please register at Front Visitor Entrance.

Screenings Available:

  • HCV Antibody Test | $40 | A blood test to determine if someone has ever been infected with the Hepatitis C virus.
  • Blood Pressure | Free| The measurement of the difference in pressure when your heart beats and when it relaxes. This screening can diagnosis high blood pressure. Provided by FirstHealth MRH-Richmond Nursing.
  • Body Mass Index | Free | The measurement of your height compared to your weight for your age group. This screening indicates your ideal weight.
  • Bone Density | Free | An ultrasound of the heel bone to show the strength of your bones. This screening indicates your risk for brittle bones. Must be able to have bare feet for this screening.
  • Sleep Assessment | Free | This screening will determine if you could benefit from a sleep study based on your neck circumference, BMI and Epworth sleepiness scale score.
  • Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) | $10 | A blood test that is used to screen for prostate cancer in men between the ages of 55 and 69.
  • EKG | $10 | A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. Provided in coordination with FirstHealth Hospitalist Services & Richmond Cardiopulmonary. Please wear loose, non-binding clothes.
  • Flu Vaccines | $20 | Provided by FirstHealth MRH - Richmond Pharmacy (while supplies lasts)
  • A1C/Glycosylated Hemoglobin | $15 | A blood test that shows your blood sugar levels over the last three (3) months. This test may be used to diagnose diabetes or to check how a diabetic patient is managing their diet and medications.
  • Wellness Profile | $25 | A blood test that gives the results for a variety of blood measurements taken at a yearly exam including: cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, cell count, thyroid, potassium and more. No food or drink for eight (8) hours before this test (you may take required medication with a sip of water).
  • Vitamin D | $25 | A blood test that measures the amount of Vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D is needed for bone health.
  • Pap Smear | $25 | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY | A test of sample cells to look for infection or cervical cancer in women. Appointment assigned after registration and payment. By appointment only (appointments will be assigned in-person during registration/event hours. No refunds will be offered for this screening for missed appointments).

Results: Blood profile results will be available on line at www.firsthealthmychart.org.

Payment: Cash, checks, credit/debit cards will be accepted.

For more information: Call Amy Hamilton - Forester at (910) 417-3735.