The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., hosts its annual Health & Wellness Day this morning from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ the King Church event hall located at 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. This health fair is open to the general public.
The free services offered will include
- consultations with doctors for eye examinations for glaucoma and podiatry screenings
- a dental oral screening for cancer
- sessions with nurses for blood pressure and heart rate checks.
In addition, a dietitian, audiologist, yoga instructor, physical therapist, massage therapist and other health care related professionals will be on hand to give information in their areas of expertise.
A Karate demonstration will be given.
There will be a children’s craft corner.
Complimentary refreshments, literature, and samples will be available.
New for this year will be the presence of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Digital Mobile Mammography Van. For the van to make the trip to Old Lyme, it is necessary to have a certain number of appointments scheduled. So, if in need of this important screening procedure, please call 203-688-1010 for more information and to make an appointment.
- Another popular feature is the availability to choose from a menu of low cost blood tests. The tests available are: complete blood count -$15, a non-fasting test;
- a PSA test for men – $15, a non-fasting test;
- Lipid Panel – $25 covers cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL, requires fasting
- a Metabolic Panel – $20 covers blood sugar, electrolytes and liver and kidney functions, requires fasting
The test results are sent directly to the client after a review by a doctor with notations for personal follow-up where needed.
As an additional service, flu immunizations will be available for adults 18 years old and up for $15.
For general information of this event call the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association at 860-434-7808, during weekday business hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.