Daviess Community Hospital to host annual Community Health Fair on October 25

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Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is pleased to announce its annual Community Health Fair, set for Friday, October 25, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Simon Graber Complex, located at 9164 E. 875N in Odon, IN.

This year’s health fair will offer a wide range of services and activities designed to promote health and wellness in the community.

“Our goal is to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to everyone in the community,” said Amy Wagner, DCH Physician Recruitment and Corporate Health. “The Community Health Fair is a great opportunity for people to take advantage of important health screenings and consultations, all in one convenient location.”

Attendees will have access to several essential health screenings at discounted rates, ensuring that all community members can participate. Some of the key screenings and tests available include:

• Chem16 & Total Cholesterol Panel: For $44, participants can get a comprehensive metabolic panel that includes 16 essential tests to evaluate overall health, along with a cholesterol check. Fasting for 8 hours before the test is required.
• Prostate Cancer Screening: Men aged 50 and older can get a PSA test for $7 to detect early signs of prostate cancer. Additional lab work may be necessary based on the results.
• Flu Shots: Available for $25 (regular dose) and $70 (high dose). With flu season approaching, getting vaccinated is an important step to protect your health.
• Hemoglobin A1C: For $17, this test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months, helping to monitor and manage diabetes. Fasting is required.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG): For $25, individuals 18 and older can schedule an EKG to check heart health. An appointment is required; call (812) 254-9324.
• Pap Smear: Women aged 21-65 who have not had a hysterectomy can receive a pap smear for $50 to screen for cervical cancer. This service is by appointment only; call (812) 254-9324.
• Foot Clinic: For $25, attendees can have their toenails trimmed and filed by professionals. An appointment is required; call (812) 254-9324.
• Calcium Heart Scan: For $49, this scan helps assess the risk of heart disease by detecting calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. An appointment is required; call (812) 254-9324.
• Mammogram Services: DCH is offering various mammogram packages (by appointment only; call (812) 254-9324), including:
  • Mammogram with tomography for $125
  • Mammogram with pap smear for $175
  • Mammogram with Dexa scan for $275
  • Mammogram with pap smear and Dexa scan for $325

Participants can also receive a variety of free screenings and services, such as blood pressure checks, skin assessments, BMI/weight checks, and hand paraffin treatments. The event will also feature:

• A vendor fair where attendees can shop and mingle
• Meet and greet with Cardiologist Dr. Ethan Oates
• Limousine/shuttle service will be available to transport participants to and from DCH for mammograms, Dexa scans, and Calcium Heart Scan at no cost
• Biscuits and gravy served, free of charge, from 7 to 10 a.m.
• BINGO from 9 to 10 a.m.

“This event is more than just a health fair—it’s a community gathering aimed at promoting wellness and making healthcare services accessible to everyone,” added Wagner. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of these valuable screenings and enjoy the day with us.”

Health Fair participants can also shop and mingle in the vendor fair. Vendors confirmed include:

• Daviess County YMCA
• Generations
• Summit Home Care
• Hope’s Voice
• Parkview Village Christian Care
• Shake Broadcasting
• Tastefully Simple
• The Villages at Oak Ridge
• NRA
• Careforth
• Hoosier Scent Mama Scentsy
• Eastgate Manor and Prairie Village
• Norwex
• AJ Farm Fresh
• Pampered Chef
• Cedar Creek of Washington
• Poplar Care Strategies
• Kates
• First Choice Solutions
• Matthew 25
• Lincare
• DoTerra
• Little Warrior Wishes

If you are interested in being a vendor at the Community Health Fair, simply fill out this form.

The event is sponsored by Parkview Village Christian Care, The Villages at Oak Ridge, A1 Limousine in Washington, and Shake Broadcasting.

For more information or to schedule appointments for any of the tests and screenings, please call (812) 254-9324.