Preregistration for the low-cost screenings at the HRRMC Health Fair is available on Tuesday, March 29, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the atrium lobby at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, 1000 Rush Dr., Salida. Preregistration will not be held at the Masonic Temple this year.
This is the second year that the hospital is sponsoring its own health fair instead of hosting a 9Health Fair in Salida. The HRRMC Health Fair will be held Saturday, April 23, 6:30 a.m. to noon, at the hospital's main campus. Anyone 18 and older may participate in the fair's low-cost and free health screenings.
Participants may also preregister for the HRRMC Health Fair online with Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
Early-draw appointments are available at the hospital the week leading up to the HRRMC Health Fair. These appointments enable participants to skip the health fair lines for the blood draw. Appointments are being scheduled April 18-22, between 6-9 a.m.
Participants may schedule their early-draw appointment at the hospital preregistration or request an early-draw appointment online.
The HRRMC Health Fair offers five basic low-cost screenings including blood chemistry ($30), PSA ($25), hemoglobin Alc ($25), blood count ($15), and vitamin D ($40). Instead of sending the lab tests to an outside laboratory, the lab tests are performed locally at HRRMC, and the proceeds are reinvested in Wellness U, the hospital's community wellness program.
Free screenings available on the day of the health fair include diabetes, vision, chiropractic, body composition, blood pressure, pulmonary, skin, mental health, postural, nutrition, and more. Participants may preregister for an early-draw appointment and avoid the lines, then come the day of the fair to take advantage of the free screenings.
Attending the HRRMC Health Fair does not replace a regular checkup with your physician, and participants are advised to make an appointment with their primary care provider to interpret test results. For questions about the Health Fair, contact Jon Fritz at (719) 530-2057 or visit hrrmc.com.
