Navicent Health Invites Community to Annual Code Med Health Fair June 11th
Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO
Friday, June 10th, 2016
Navicent Health invites the community to participate in a healthy day of learning and fun at the health system’s annual Code Med Health Fair. The entire family is invited to participate in health screenings, demonstrations and seminars related to personal health and wellness.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy., across from Middle Georgia State University.
The following are highlights of the Code Med Health Fair:
· GACHIP – A free program gives families a measure of protection against the disappearance of a child and provides law enforcement with important tools to assist in the speedy and safe recovery of a child. A single photo, fingerprinting, short video interview and DNA sample (from a mouth swab) of the child are compiled and given to the parents.
· AngioScreen - A service designed to help individuals determine their risk for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in this country, through an integrated and non-invasive cardiovascular screening program that takes 12 to 15 minutes. Screenings are $50.00, but are provided at no charge for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans with a DOD 214 card. Please call 1-800-627-2393 to make an appointment.
· Free health screenings for adults and children, including body fat analysis, cholesterol, breast cancer* and skin cancer* exams.
· Free information on topics including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and mental health.
*Preregistration is required for these free exams. Please call 478-633-6336.