By Anne Marie Mikoni

For Redstone Review

LYONS – The Lyons/9Health Fair is just around the corner. A little preparation will be helpful in navigating through your selected screenings efficiently to ensure that you receive accurate test results.

Prepare a list of those screenings you would like to participate in. Some screenings are limited, such as pap smears, so be sure to arrive early. The following screenings will be offered at the Lyons/9Health Fair: blood chemistry; height/weight/body mass index (BMI); vision; pulse and blood pressure; colon cancer education; talk with a health professional; first aid; ask a pharmacist; blood count screening (blood draw); body fat skinfold screening; body in balance; breast screening; eye health; finger stick glucose screening; bone health; metabolic syndrome screening; nutrition; oral health; pap smear; pulse oximetry and skin screening; hearing; and stress management.

Cost of screenings: blood draw is $30; colon cancer screening kit is $20; blood count screening (blood draw) is $15. All other screenings are free. You may pay by cash, credit card or check.

Here are a few helpful tips for the day of the fair: Be sure to prepare any medical questions you would like to discuss with the medical staff. Other important items: Do not eat at least 12 hours before having blood drawn. Diabetics should not fast. Drink plenty of water before having blood drawn. It would be helpful to bring your own water bottle. Continue taking prescribed medications. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

The Lyons/9Health Fair is being held from 7 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, April 17 at Lyons Middle/Senior High School, 100 S. Second Ave. in Lyons. For further information regarding screenings and the 9Health Fair, please visit www.9HealthFair.org or call 303-698-3799 or 1-800-332-3078. Both participants and volunteers can access up-to-date information regarding the Lyons fair the day of the fair by calling the 9Health Fair Hotline at 1-800-698-3799, or visiting Facebook at www.facebook.com/9health.

The Lyons/9Health Fair is sponsored by the Lyons Community Foundation, the Lions Lyons, and the Lyons Community Church.

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