MRH-Richmond Hosts 42nd Annual Wellness Screening Event

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - FirstHealth is proud to again host its annual Wellness Screening Event at the Moore Regional Hospital - Richmond Campus.

Event Details and Registration Information

Scheduled for Oct. 7-11 (6 to 9:30 a.m.), the event is designed to enhance the overall health and well-being of residents of Richmond County and surrounding communities.

"We are proud to continue this amazing event where we can provide free and reduced-cost health screenings to our community," said Christy Land, MSN, R.N., president, southern region and administrator of MRH-Richmond.

"We are committed to caring for our communities, and identifying illnesses through early screenings."

Free Health Screenings

• Blood Pressure
• Body Mass Index
• Bone Density
• Lung Cancer Screening Assessment

Low-Cost Health Screenings

• HCV Antibody Test: $40
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA): $15
• EKG: $10
• Flu Vaccines: $20
• A1C/Glycosylated Hemoglobin: $15
• Wellness Profile: $30
• Vitamin D: $25
• Pap Smear: $35

You must be at least 18 years old to receive the screenings. For best results, blood work should be done while fasting for at least 8 hours prior to tests. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Participants should enter at the front visitor entrance, and registration will take place on the first floor.

Results will be made available through FirstHealth MyChart. The MyChart patient portal not only allows access to test results, but it allows FirstHealth patients to communicate safely and securely with their health care providers, manage appointments, refill medications, pay their balances online, review their health history and schedule appointments.

FirstHealth will also offer to link patients with primary care providers in the event they do not have a primary care provider or need someone to review their results. For more information on services provided at this year's wellness event, call Amy Forester at (910) 417-3735.