LEWISBURG- Community Health and Wellness at Evangelical Community Hospital will hold a series of screenings through the month of September.
Skin Cancer Screen: Tuesday, September 5, 8:45-11:15 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.
Comprehensive Blood Screen: Wednesday, September 6, 6:30-10 am, at Christ Episcopal Church, 426 Mulberry Street, Williamsport. 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, September 8, 9:30 am-12:30 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: Monday, September 11, 8-10:30 am, at Heart and Vascular Center of Evangelical. This screening, with Dr. Benjamin Keyser, DO, includes free examination of varicose and/or spider veins, and an overview of treatment options. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Free Varicose and Spider Vein Screen: Monday, September 18, 8 am-noon, at Heart and Vascular Center of Evangelical. This screening, with Dr. Todd Stefan, MD, FACS, RPVI, includes free examination of varicose and/or spider veins, and an overview of treatment options. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Hearing Screening: Monday, September 18, 9-11 am, Surgical Specialists of Evangelical, 25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg. This free screening is for anyone who has noticed a change in their hearing or have others tell them that they are not hearing as well as they used to. Krystal G. Decker, AuD, Audiologist, is administering the hearing screens, and during the screen will talk about the changes you may be noticing, offer education on caring for your ears, and explore options for assistive devices if needed. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.
Skin Cancer Screen: Monday, September 18, 1-4:30 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, September 20, 8-11:30 am, 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: Thursday, September 21, 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.
Blood Pressure Screenings:
Tuesday, September 5, 10-11:30 am, Sunbury YMCA
Wednesday, September 20, 9-10:30 am, Lewisburg YMCA, The Miller Center
Tuesday, September 26, 10-11:30 am, Milton YMCA
Wednesday, September 27, 8:45-10:15 am, Mifflinburg YMCA
By appointment at Community Health and Wellness. Call 570-768-3200.
Blood Sugar Screenings:
Tuesday, September 5, 10-11:30 am, Sunbury YMCA
Wednesday, September 20, 9-10:30 am, Lewisburg YMCA, The Miller Center
Tuesday, September 26, 10-11:30 am, Milton YMCA
Wednesday, September 27, 8:45-10:15 am, Mifflinburg 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.
September Mobile Health Evangelical stops are as follows:
Snyder County
Tuesday, September 5, 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, September 5, 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.
Clinton County
Wednesday, September 6, 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, September 7, 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, September 20, 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.
Lycoming County
Monday, September 11, 10 am-9 pm, FREE blood pressure screen and wellness education at Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department, 311 Route 54 Highway, Montgomery.
Thursday, September 28, 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.
Union County
Thursday, September 21, 8 am-noon, FREE blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density, and lipid point of care screening at Buffalo Valley Produce Auction, 22 Violet Road, Mifflinburg. Sponsored by The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation.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.
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Evangelical Community Hospital Announces Community Health and Wellness and Mobile Health Screenings for September
