Aug 25, 2015 – Southeast Georgia Health System will host its annual
Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., at Camden County Recreation Center, 1050 Wildcat Drive in Kingsland.
The health fair will include many different educational opportunities
and health screenings for the entire family, as well as community vendors
and children’s activities.
da Vinci®Robotic Surgery Exhibit– Attendees will be offered a hands-on opportunity to test drive
a full-size working model of the da Vinci Surgical System used for minimally
invasive robotic surgery.
Teddy Bear Clinic– Children can bring in one of their stuffed dolls or animals to
receive a check-up and some tender loving care for injuries, such as missing
buttons or tattered arms and legs. Health System team members will also
demonstrate a variety of medical treatments a child may encounter while
at the doctor’s office or hospital.
Car Seat Safety Checks– Certified child passenger safety technicians from Safe Kids Kingsland
will be set up in the parking lot to perform safety checks on booster
and infant car seats to determine if they are correctly installed and
appropriate for the age and size of the child.
Medication Review– Attendees are encouraged to bring all medications, including prescriptions,
over-the-counter, vitamins
and
supplements, for a one-on-one review with a licensed pharmacist. The pharmacist
will answer questions and discuss possible side-effects or medication
interactions.
Free Health Screenings – No appointment needed.
- Bone density
- Blood pressure
-
Pulse oximetry to measure
level
of oxygen in the blood
- Pulmonary function tests
- Skin checks
Low-Cost Health Screenings –Appointments required, results will be mailed to participants.
- Heart health screening – Includes an electrocardiogram (EKG) and
lipid profile for a cost of $25. Fasting (12 hours) required for the lipid
profile. For an appointment, call 1-855-ASK-SGHS (1-855-275-7447).
- Mammograms (screening) – Requires a physician's order. Insurance
is accepted and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify.
For an appointment, call 912-466-5234.
For more information about the Community Health & Wellness Fair
,visit
sghs.org/healthfair.