Free Varicose and Spider Vein Screen: Tuesday, October 10, 1-3:15 pm, at Heart and Vascular Center of Evangelical. This screening, with Rachel Carr, PA-C, MPAS, includes free examination of varicose and/or spider veins, and an overview of treatment options. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Comprehensive Blood Screen: Tuesday, October 10, 6:30-10 am, at The Miller Center, 120 Hardwood Drive, Lewisburg. A low-cost comprehensive blood screening can provide important details about your health, sometimes before symptoms of a condition surface, giving you and your physicians the power to plan ahead. $50 fee includes lipid panel (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides), complete blood count, and CMP (blood sugar, electrolytes, calcium, protein, liver enzymes etc.). Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Skin Cancer Screen: Friday, October 20, 8:30-11:30 am, at Surgical Specialists of Evangelical, 25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg. This free screening, with Daria Keyser, DO, helps individuals recognize their own pattern of moles, freckles, and “beauty marks.” By being familiar with what is considered normal allows people to be more alert to changes in the number, size, shape, and color of pigmented areas that may be of concern. This is a comprehensive, full body screen. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Skin Cancer Screen: Monday, October 23, 2-4:30 pm, at Surgical Specialists of Evangelical, 25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg. This free screening, with Daria Keyser, DO, helps individuals recognize their own pattern of moles, freckles, and “beauty marks.” By being familiar with what is considered normal allows people to be more alert to changes in the number, size, shape, and color of pigmented areas that may be of concern. This is a comprehensive, full body screen. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Free Varicose and Spider Vein Screen: Wednesday, October 25, 8 am-noon, at Heart and Vascular Center of Evangelical. This screening, with Benjamin Keyser, DO, includes free examination of varicose and/or spider veins, and an overview of treatment options. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Blood Pressure Screenings:
- Tuesday, October 3, 10-11:30 am, Sunbury YMCA
- Wednesday, October 18, 9-10:30 am, Lewisburg YMCA, The Miller Center
- Tuesday, October 24, 10-11:30 am, Milton YMCA
- By appointment at Community Health and Wellness. Call 570-768-3200.
- Tuesday, October 3, 10-11:30 am, Sunbury YMCA
- Wednesday, October 18, 9-10:30 am, Lewisburg YMCA, The Miller Center
- Tuesday, October 24, 10-11:30 am, Milton YMCA
- By appointment at Community Health and Wellness. Call 570-768-3200.
Evangelical Community Health and Wellness is located at The Miller Center, 120 Hardwood Drive, Lewisburg. To register for screenings that require appointments, please call 570-768-3200 or visit www.EvanHospital.com.
Mobile Health of Evangelical
Mobile Health of Evangelical delivers preventive health services directly into the communities surrounding the Hospital and beyond. A variety of services are offered on the 38-foot-bus throughout the area. To find out more about the services available through Mobile Health of Evangelical and where the bus will be stopping, call 1-833-251-0187 or visit www.EvanHospital.com/MobileHealth.
October Mobile Health Evangelical stops are as follows:
Clinton County
Wednesday, October 4, 8 am-noon, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Scenic Ridge Foods, 98 East South Street, Loganton.
Northumberland County
Thursday, October 5, 8 am-noon, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Warrior Run Manor, 1105 Main Street, Watsontown. Sponsored by The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation.
Wednesday, October 11, 8 am-noon, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Milton Towers, 50 Mahoning St., Milton. Sponsored by The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation.
Wednesday, October 18, 9 am-3 pm, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA, 1150 North 4 Street, Sunbury. Sponsored by The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation.Snyder County
Saturday, October 7, 11 am-2 pm, education event at Touch a Truck Summit Early Learning Center, 540 East Main St., Middleburg. Sponsored by The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation.
Thursday, October 12, 7-11 am, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Middlecreek Area Community Center, 67 Elm Street, Beaver Springs. Sponsored by Remmey – The Pallet Company.
Tuesday, October 12, noon-3 pm, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Remmey Pallet Company, 3685 Sawmill Road, Beaver Springs. Sponsored by Remmey – The Pallet Company.
Union County
Monday, October 9, 9 am-3 pm, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at The Miller Center, 120 Hardwood Dr., Lewisburg. Sponsored by The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation.
Tuesday, October 31, 3-7 pm, FREE health resources fair at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Market St., Mifflinburg. Take advantage of giveaways, health screenings, food distribution, health insurance education, and more. Sponsored by Buffalo Valley Wealth Plus.Lycoming County
Thursday, October 26, 8 am-noon, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Footprints of Montgomery Food Pantry, 71 Bower Street Ext., Montgomery.
About Evangelical Community Hospital
Evangelical Community Hospital is the only CMS 5-star rated hospital in the Central Susquehanna Valley region. Only 18 hospitals in Pennsylvania can claim this overall quality distinction.
Evangelical Community Hospital is a non-profit organization that employs 1,900 individuals and has more than 170 employed and non-employed physicians on staff. The facility is licensed to accommodate 131 overnight patients in private rooms designed for healing, patient safety, and positive patient experience.
The Hospital provides a comprehensive array of services in both inpatient and outpatient settings and serves residents throughout the Central Susquehanna Valley, including those living in Snyder, Union, Northumberland, and Lycoming counties.
More information can be found at www.EvanHospital.com.
