2011 VW Health Aware Fair coming soon

Van Wert independent/submitted information

The annual Van Wert County Health Aware Fair, sponsored by the American Red Cross, Van Wert County Hospital and Van Wert Rotary Club, is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, from 6-10 a.m. The event will once again be held at Van Wert High School.

This year’s event features $45 blood chemistry profile for pre-registered participants and $55 for walk-ins.  A 12-hour fast is required for blood draws. Register for an appointment time by calling the Red Cross at 419.238.9977. The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 14. Walk-ins are welcome after 8:30 a.m. the day of the event. The American Red Cross pancake breakfast is free with blood work, while extra breakfast tickets are available at the door for $5.

The Health Aware Fair radiology screenings will be returning this year as well. Appointments are available all year at Van Wert Hospital. CT scans are available at a cost of $145 for cardiac scoring, $125 for lung cancer screenings, $250 for abdomen/pelvis, $270 for chest/abdomen/pelvis screenings and $350 for all four CT scans.

A physician’s orders are required by state law for all CT scans. Appointments can be made by calling 419.238.8643 (mention the Health Aware Fair to qualify for the reduced rates). Doppler screenings are also available for a fee of $45 for a carotid Doppler, arterial Doppler or an abdominal aorta Doppler.

Vendor space is currently available. For more information or to schedule screenings, call the Red Cross at 419.238.9977.

For current Health Aware Fair information, find this event on Facebook.