The Highlander

Regis University's Rueckert-Hartman School for Health Professions (RHSHP), in collaboration with 9Health Fair will be hosting their 8th annual fair from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 here on campus. Traditional nursing and Physical Therapy students, especially senior students, will help provide services for the project.

       * Students are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Overall this is the 27th year for the 9Health Fair, which is offered at more than 170 sites around the state over nine days each spring. Likewise, this is the 8th year for Regis to participate in the event. "The 9Health Fair offers several levels of collaboration in that we have students, faculty and professionals in the community working together with a reputable nonprofit organization to provide a much needed service," said Jeremy Lee, associate Service Learning Coordinator for RHSHP.

A number of free and basic medical services will be given throughout the fair. In particular, adults who are 18 years and older are encouraged to take advantage of services including vision and breast exams, pap smears, prostate and testicular screenings, oral and dental exams, colorectal screening, lung function exams, body-in-balance testing, skin cancer screening, blood pressure tests, and foot exams. Health referrals and other educational opportunities on several topics will also be available. Blood chemistry analysis services will also provided for a fee of $30. (Individuals seeking a blood test however are required a 12-hour fast their testing. Diabetic individuals are warned not fast, however).

All screenings will take place in Loyola Hall, except the pap smears and breast exams, which will be held in the Student Health Center (Coors Life Directions Center). Signs will help direct students and other individuals of their appropriate testing sites. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to attain a better awareness of their health.

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