May 8, 2015 at 1:26 p.m.
Over 550 free screenings provided during Community Health & Wellness Fair
Over 550 free screenings provided during Community Health & Wellness Fair
Ministry Medical Group Rhinelander, Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital and local community members provided 12 free clinical screenings and other services. The free screenings included cholesterol, PSA prostate, blood pressure, balance, throat, depression, body mass index (BMI), breast health exams, hearing and vision. Several children received new teddy bears and had them examined at the teddy bear clinic booth.
"The mission of the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation is to enhance health care services in Rhinelander and its surrounding communities and I believe offering 559 free screenings was a terrific benefit to those we serve," said Jesse Bolder, Ministry Saint Mary's Foundation director.
In addition to the free screenings, the Rhinelander Police Department collected 14 pounds of expired medications and the Community Blood Center hosted a blood drive in the Galleria. Several bags of food were collected for the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry. Health fair visitors also had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a distracted driving simulator which showcased how dangerous inattentive driving can be.
Over 20 people created a My Ministry Patient Portal account which allows patients to access their personal health information from home when you want it. Patients can also manage and monitor health information through Ministry's secure and convenient website. My Ministry Patient Portal allows patients to view lab results, access after-clinic visit summaries and hospital discharge instructions, send and receive secure messages with their doctor, receive email alerts when new information is available and request an appointment.
If you missed the opportunity to get your free screenings in Rhinelander, the Ministry Eagle River Memorial Community Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 8 to 11 a.m.
For more information about Ministry Health Care services, visit ministryhealth.org.
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