Annual Health Fair slated for next week

The ninth annual Safety, Health and Wellness Fair returns to Pioneer Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is hosted by Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2.

The annual event provides visitors with an extensive amount of health and safety information, as well as providing community members with opportunities for health tests.

Direct labs provided at the health fair include general health panels for $10, and a vitamin D test for the cost of $25. East Adams County Healthcare Foundation and Premera sponsor both labs.

Costco is providing hearing screenings, and East Adams Rural Hospital is offering blood pressure checks. Inland Northwest Blood Center is also coordinating a blood drive during the event.

EARH Physical Therapist Dale Nelson provides myofascial release massages for any interested visitors. Mammography bus will be onsite. Provident will be performing bone density and mammography services.

A variety of kids’ activities are planned during the event and include a treasure hunt, games and activities for all ages.

There are lots of prizes for the whole family, and adults have a vendor treasure hunt with prizes given also.

The complete list of vendors for the Health Fair are: Adams County Health Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Aflac, Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington, Rockwood Health System, Assured Home Health and Hospice, Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Costco, Inland Imaging, Rose Garden, Shriners Hospital, Life Care Center of Ritzville, Northwest MedStar (Pediatric Ambulance), Ritzville Police Department, Shriners Hospital for Children, Sound Oxygen, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Inland Northwest Health Services, Applicator, Washington State Patrol, Cigna, Ritzville Festivals Association, Ritzville Fire Department, Scentsy, Arlene Brooks-Avon and Lindsey-Nerium.

Sponsors for the event are Ritzville Warehouse Company, Avista Utilities, Parker Smith Feek, East Adams County Healthcare Foundation, Northwest MedStar, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Toshiba and Inland Northwest Health Services.

For more information about the Health Fair, contact East Adams Rural Hospital at 659-1200, or visit the website, http://www.earh.com.