Health fair coming to Morrison Ruritan

The annual health fair returns to the Morrison Ruritan building in Morrison March 22 from 6 to 9 a.m. as a joint effort of the Ruritan and NHC Homecare. Organizers invite the public to take advantage of the event for medical tests administered by health officials, as well as for a hearty breakfast prepared by the Ruritan members.

Numerous free services are available, thanks to Dr. Jimmie Woodlee, who performs carotid bruits and skin cancer checks; eye exams by Dr. Stan Martin, bone density analysis by NHC Homecare, depression and memory tests by Stones River Hospital, fat analysis screening, and stroke screening by River Park Hospital, massage therapy by Jarolyn Moulder, blood pressure checks by Warren County Schools, hearing exams by Beltone Company, crip/pinch/strength testing by J. Alfaro, oxygen saturation check by ambulance service and cardiovascular testing by Paige Northcutt.

Services available for a nominal fee includes: comprehensive metabolic profile, including 12 tests, $13; lipid profile, $13; CBC (checks blood count), $8; PSA (prostatic specific antigen for men only, $11; and thyroid profile, $11. The lab is made available by Harton regional Hospital.

It is advised not to eat or drink after midnight the night before having these tests.

Door prizes will be awarded to lucky guests, with breakfast fees being $5 for adults, and children under 12, $3.

Morrison Ruritan has earmarked the proceeds from the breakfast to be utilized for community events sponsored by the club.