Southeast Georgia Health System will host a Community Health and Wellness
Fair on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Camden County
Recreation Center, 1050 Wildcat Drive, Kingsland. The free health fair
will include many different educational opportunities and health screenings
for the entire family, as well as community vendors, children’s
activities, fire truck and ambulance tours and much more!
Free Medication Review – Pharmacists will be on-hand to review and discuss your medications
with you. Bring all your medication bottles, both prescription and over-the-counter,
in a brown bag.
Free Screenings – No appointment needed.
- Bone density
- Blood pressure
- Grip strength analysis
- Prostate exams (men 40 and older)
- Pulse oximetry to measure level of oxygen in the blood
- Pulmonary function tests
- Skin checks
Low-Cost 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 855-ASK-SGHS (855-275-7447).
- Mammograms – Requires a physician's order. Insurance is accepted
and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify. For an
appointment, call 912-466-5234.
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.
For more information about the Community Health & Wellness Fair, visit
sghs.org/healthfair, or call toll-free 855-ASK-SGHS (855-275-7447).