WMC to host health fair Nov. 3

Winston Medical Center Hospital and Nursing Home is hosting its annual Health Fair on Tuesday, November 3 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center.

"We want to educate the citizens in Winston County of all the resources that are available in the healthcare industry," said Dale Saulters, Administrator. "We have an array of services that will be provided for free at the health fair as well as flu shots that will be $15 and we will file insurance for those who have Medicare," stated Saulters.

The public is invited to participate in the free Health Fair where there will be free health screenings, door prizes, and Renansant Bank will be providing hotdogs.

Flu shots, cholesterol, glucose checks and a wide array of screening options and exhibitors are available at the Winston Medical Center Hospital and Nursing Home Health Fair. The cholesterol and glucose screenings require a 12-hour fast for best results.

"Knowing your numbers (such as cholesterol) really helps to make lifestyle changes," said Saulters.

On hand to promote a healthier Winston County will be dozens of exhibitors. The Alzheimer's Division, Mississippi State Department of Mental Health will be available to provide memory screenings and information about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and care giving. Quality Hospice of Philadelphia will provide information on Hospice services. Golden Triangle and Development will be available to assist those in our community with various services that offered in their department such as home delivered meals, Medicaid Waiver Program and the Homemaker/Respite Program. The Lions Club will be onsite doing free vision screenings. Neshoba Ankle and Foot Clinic will be onsite doing free foot screenings. The Choctaw/Winston County Correctional Facility will be onsite to provide information to the public. The Mississippi Department of Health will be available to provide information on West Nile Virus, Asthma and Tobacco usage. The Louisville Police Department will be onsite to take fingerprints for children safety and the local schools are invited to attend.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this event aimed at creating a healthier Winston County. For more information, contact Brandi Krajewski at 779-5111.