Public Relations / Marketing Officer

David Bruzzese
Office: 970.764.3910
Cell: 970.749.9517

For Immediate Release
Nov 11, 2008

Public Service Announcement

Mercy To Host Fall Health Fair, Sat. Nov 15th

Durango, Colo. — Mercy Regional Medical Center will host a fall health fair on Sat., Nov. 15, from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on the Garden Level at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

A basic health screening, which includes lipid profile (requires a 12-hour fast), complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, body mass index, and blood pressure tests, will cost $35. Attendees may also purchase a personalized health risk assessment that combines the basic health screening data with lifestyle data to create a 15-category summary of one's health status.

The cost of the personalized evaluation is $25. Lung function assessments, EKG readings, and bone density readings will be provided for free, and hemoglobin A1C, prostate screening antigen, and thyroid stimulating hormone lab tests will be provided for a nominal fee.

For more information, please call 970-764-2700.

About Catholic Health Initiatives: Catholic Health Initiatives is a national nonprofit health organization with headquarters in Denver. The faith-based system includes 77 hospitals; 40 long-term care, assisted- and residential-living facilities; and two community health-services organizations in 20 states. Catholic Health Initiatives ranks as the nation’s second-largest Catholic health care system. See www.catholichealthinitiatives.org

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