SCREENINGS Available

People 18 and older, from all walks of life, income levels and racial-ethnic backgrounds, can participate in 9Health Fair. 9Health Fair results and information on how to read lab results are delivered directly to participants. Participants are encouraged to share their results with their primary care physician for further treatment and diagnosis.

31-Component Blood Chemistry Screening (Blood Draw) This analysis includes: a cholesterol panel - cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cholesterol risk profile; a fasting glucose screens for diabetes; kidney function; muscle and bone function; gout; liver function; iron; and thyroid function screening. These screenings can help you and your doctor monitor your health and prevent health issues from becoming emergencies. Information from this screening can also be used to complete your employers’ Health Risk Assessments (HRA). Here are a few tips for a successful blood draw: Do not eat 12 hours before having blood drawn; Diabetics should not fast; Drink plenty of water before having blood drawn; Continue taking prescribed medications. (Cost: $30.00)

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (Men Only Blood Draw) Recommended for males 40 and older with risk factors, or all males 50 and older. PSA is a blood screening that measures a protein that is only produced by the male prostate gland. Elevations of PSA may occur in men with non-cancerous prostate diseases or prostate cancer. A normal PSA level does not entirely exclude the possibility of prostate cancer. A digital rectal exam (DRE) is strongly encouraged in conjunction with PSA screening. All elevated values should be reported to your health care provider for further evaluation. (Cost: $25.00)

Height/Weight/Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening Learn if you are overweight, underweight or average weight with this screening. You are at risk for stroke, heart disease and other illnesses if you are overweight or obese. You are at risk for osteoporosis, bone fractures and other illnesses if you are abnormally underweight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of an individual's height and weight to identify their health risk. BMI is considered reliable for assessing obesity. It does not take into account a person's fat-to-muscle ratio (muscle takes up space but weighs more than fat). Therefore, it is not a reliable measure for athletes or highly physically active participants.

Vision Screening This screening checks how well you see at near and far distances by reading letters on a chart. If you already wear glasses or contacts you should wear them during this screening.

Pulse and Blood Pressure Screening Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). Blood pressure can fluctuate with exercise, injury, illness, and emotional reactions. Health care professionals check the participant's blood pressure. If the participant's blood pressure falls outside normal ranges, further evaluation by a healthcare provider is encouraged. Your blood pressure should not exceed 119/79. Pulse Screening is primarily measured on the participant's wrist. The pulse corresponds to each beat of the heart. The normal number of pulse beats per minute in the average adult varies from 60 to 80, with fluctuations occurring with exercise, injury, illness and emotional reactions.

Colon Cancer Education Learn about preventing colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable cancers, and why you should get a colonoscopy.

Talk with a Health Professional Provides the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a health professional and ask questions about any health issue concerning you or your family. During this session the health professional may review the individual's overall health fair results, make recommendations for further evaluation, setting realistic goals with the individual, and provide resources for more information and/or education.

First Aid Available in case medical assistance is needed.

Blood Count Screening (Blood Draw) This screening gives you a general picture of your overall health by checking your white blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin levels, and blood-clotting abilities. Your body’s ability to fight infection, anemia, liver disease and certain cancers can be discovered with this screening. (Cost: $15.00)

Ask a Pharmacist Discuss over-the-counter and/or prescribed medications, medication and/or vitamin interactions, vaccinations, osteoporosis & heart problems, medication safety, pharmacy services, smoking cessation and more with your local pharmacists.

Body Fat Skinfold Screening Find out your body fat levels with this screening by having your skin, muscle and fat thickness measured. Maintaining good body fat and muscle levels increase your overall strength and metabolism and reduce your risk of injury.

Body in Balance This screening checks your body position and posture and checks your flexibility, strength and balance to help you prevent injuries to your neck, back, knee, ankle foot and other areas.

Breast Screening Consists of a thorough examination of the breast, chest and armpit to help identify any changes in shape or size of the breast or the presence of skin dimpling. The health professional also teaches the participant the proper technique for a systematic breast self-exam.

Eye Health Screening Talk with an eye doctor (Ophthalmologist or Optometrist) about eye problems such as near or far sightedness, diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, and Glaucoma.

Finger Stick Glucose Screening Helps to identify an individual’s fasting blood glucose levels. This screening also provides education on recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes causes other serious illnesses such as eye, kidney, heart, foot, and wound complications.

Foot Screening This screening checks for foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, blisters, skin conditions, plantar warts and nerve and vascular issues. People with diabetes are vulnerable to nerve and vascular damage that can result in poor circulation and poor healing of foot sores and ulcers. Taking good care of your feet is very important in your overall health and wellness.

Hearing Screening Consists of a visual examination of the participant's ears and measures your ability to hear high, medium and low range sounds. Please note: those with hearing aids do not qualify for this screening.

Lung Function Screening Find out if you have breathing issues such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis with this screening. It measures the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.

Mental Health Screening Through a private questionnaire, this screening checks your mental wellness by asking you questions about how you cope with life’s stressors. Mental health professionals are on hand for you to talk with, as well.

Oral Health Screening This screening looks for tooth and gum disease and oral cancer by checking the inside of the mouth for sores and lesions. Education regarding the importance of periodic oral exams and risk factors for oral diseases is provided.

Osteoporosis Screening (Formerly Bone Density) Is performed by using a heel bone density device. If you meet two or more risk factors from the Osteoporosis Questionnaire, you will be eligible for this screening. Women and men with osteoporosis can break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. There are no symptoms of osteoporosis until a fracture occurs. Postmenopausal, small, thin women are at greater risk for osteoporosis. Individuals currently being treated for low bone mass (osteoporosis), or if you have already had a DEXA screen, you do not qualify for this screening.

Pap Smear Screening A Pap smear (sometimes called a cervical smear) looks at cervical cells and can help find abnormal cells before cancer develops. A doctor or nurse scrapes cells from your cervix and then sends them to a laboratory for evaluation. A report explaining your Pap smear results will be mailed to you within eight weeks.

Prostate/Testicular Screening This screening checks for prostate and testicular cancer. The doctor will feel your prostate and testicles for any enlargement, lumps, swelling, shrinking and other abnormalities that can lead to prostate or testicular cancer. Men are taught to perform testicular self-examination as well as screen for testicular cancer.

Pulse Oximetry Is a simple, non-invasive screening that measures the percent of oxygen in the blood. This number is obtained by placing an oximeter on the finger which checks the percent of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen. Hemoglobin is the primary vehicle for transporting oxygen in the blood. An oximeter can detect low blood oxygen before symptoms occur which can lead to lung and heart problems.

Skin Screening This screening checks for skin cancer and other skin problems. The doctor or nurse may look at your scalp, face, neck, arms, hands, upper chest, back and legs.

Cardiac Risk Assessment - PILOT In less than 3 minutes, the Cardiac Risk Assessment evaluates your current chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years, and provides recommendations as to how to improve your heart’s health. A staff member from the Colorado Prevention Center or Area Health Education Centers will be at the fair to discuss the recommendations with you. Online assessment is also available by going to www.health-e-solutions.org.

Colorectal Cancer FIT Kit Screening - PILOT 9Health Fair has nine pilot sites where we are offering a new and improved colorectal cancer screening kit. Unlike the kits we offered in the past, the new Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) detects only human blood in stools (rather than that bloody steak you ate last night). You will be asked to complete a questionnaire at the fair if you are interested in purchasing this kit. (Cost: $20.00)

Metabolic Syndrome Screening - PILOT Metabolic Syndrome is important to recognize because people with this condition have a significantly increased long-term risk of developing cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure and stroke). Furthermore, people who have Metabolic Syndrome without having elevated fasting blood glucose or diabetes have a very high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the subsequent 5-10 years. Metabolic Syndrome is very common in the United States, affecting 6% of people from age 20-29 years, 14% of people from age 30-39 years, 22% of people from age 40-49 years, 33% of people from age 50-59 years, and 43% of people age 60 years and older.

Nutrition Screening - PILOT Poor nutrition or an unhealthy diet may lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes or other nutrition-related diseases. Answer a short nutritional questionnaire to find out if your health may be at risk from an unhealthy diet. Review your questionnaire with a dietitian and receive valuable information and resources on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Mild Thyroid Failure Study - PILOT The University of Colorado at Denver Health Science Center, in cooperation with 9Health Fair, is conducting a research study investigating risk factors for heart disease in people with mild thyroid failure (borderline-low thyroid hormone level), also known as subclinical hypothyroidism. If you are found to have a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) value between 5-20 mIU/L and are not currently taking any thyroid medication, you may be eligible for this study. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 50, without any history of heart disease, high cholesterol, or diabetes, and also not using a birth control pill.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Screening Study - PILOT Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the joints. RA affects nearly 1% of people in the U.S.A. and can lead to significant joint destruction and disability. Many researchers are currently working on understanding what causes RA so that it can be prevented. RA is diagnosed when someone has symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling in their joints. Additionally, blood tests for autoantibodies help make the diagnosis of RA certain. Antibodies are proteins that the body usually makes to help fight infections; however, in RA, some of these antibodies attack the joints and, as a result, are called ‘autoantibodies’. Recent studies have shown that autoantibodies appear in the blood years prior to symptoms of RA. By identifying autoantibodies in healthy people, we can better understand what causes RA, predict who might get arthritis in the future, and act to prevent symptoms from developing. This screening project will test the blood of healthy people participating in 9Health Fair for the presence of RA-related autoantibodies. People who have autoantibodies will be given the opportunity to participate in a research project at the University of Colorado to learn more about what causes RA and how to prevent it. The University of Colorado at Denver Health Science Center, in cooperation with 9Health Fair, is conducting a research study investigating RA. If you are interested in participating in this study, please go to one of the following 9Health Fair sites for more details.

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