VMH to offer a variety of free health tests at the 2016 Allamakee County Fair

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering a variety of free health tests and education at the 2016 Allamakee County Fair. Testing and educational materials will change daily and will include the following schedule:

• Wednesday, July 20, 6-10 p.m. - Massages by certified hospital massage therapists Edna Wyninger and Shannen Mezera.
• Thursday, July 21, 4-8 p.m. - Free blood sugar and diabetes testing by Angie Mettille, R.N.
• Friday, July 22, 4-8 p.m. - Food Demonstration and Samples by the Nutrition Department at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
• Saturday, July 23, 4-8 p.m. - Free hemoglobin testing by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Laboratory Department.
• Sunday, July 24, Noon-4 p.m. - Free blood pressure checks by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Nurses.

Veterans Memorial Hospital will also be offering a wellness activity challenge to all attending the fair. Participation prizes will be awarded as well as many door prizes.  Free materials will also be available on injury prevention and injury management, as well as feeding the athlete.  In addition, updates on all the new services available at Veterans Memorial Hospital will be on display.

As always, Veterans Memorial Hospital will have a medical kit available for any first aid emergencies on the Fairgrounds. The hospital booth will be located inside the Fairgrounds Pavilion building on the stage area.