The 24^th Annual
Rotary Health Fair
Saturday, November 10^th, 2007, 7:30am – 1:00pm at the Homer High School
co-sponsored by Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary and South Peninsula Hospital

 Admission is FREE!

Perfect for the uninsured, underinsured, and those too busy to ever get to the doctors!

Low Cost Blood Tests
Reduced rate blood tests are offered for only $30.   Additional PSA & TSH tests are available for $25 each.  Only water should be consumed within 10 hours prior to the test, prescription medication should be taken and diabetics should not fast.  Avoid the lines and pre-register for appointments at the following locations:

Friday, November 2, 2007                 Safeway                                  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday, November 5, 2007               Anchor Point Senior Center      11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, November 6, 2007              Homer Senior Center                1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, November 7, 2007         Safeway                                  1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 8, 2007             Safeway                                  10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Community Cancer Forum, Friday Nov. 9 at 7pm at the Mariner Theater
Join us for a public forum looking at the impact of cancer in our area, and hearing from a panel on the different aspects of cancer including prevention, early detection, treatment, resources and life after cancer.  A question and answer period will follow the presentation.  Panel members include:  Lea Anne McWhorter, Quality of Life Manager at the American Cancer Society; Larry Lawson, MD, Doctor of Oncology at Mat-Su Regional Hospital;  Dr. Jeffrey Quam, radiologist at SPH and former Director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center at the Mayo Clinic; JoAnn Tilgner, RN, chemotherapy infusion nurse at SPH; Sharlene Cline, chair of the local cancer support group in Homer; Mary Schneider, colorectal cancer survivor; and Ann Marie Bailey, former Cancer Prevention and Control Director for the State of Alaska and now the Education Director for SPH.  The forum will be moderated by Dr. Randy Wiest, Chief of Staff at South Peninsula Hospital, and is free and open to the public.

Flu Shots
Low cost flu shots will be provided by the Alaska Division of Public Health, using the standard public health pricing and payment schedule, but not to exceed $24.

Screenings and Services
Free vision tests, hearing tests, blood pressure tests, body fat analysis, height, weight and more!  Bring your old eyeglasses to donate to those in need!

 Over 70 Informational Booths
Vendors will be providing free information on everything from diabetes, alzheimer's and arthritis to nutrition, pet therapy and complementary medicine.

 Blood Bank
Donations to the Blood Bank can be made at the Fair.  Set up your appointment by calling 235-0843.
 

FREE CHILD CARE     *     DOOR PRIZES     *     YOUTH ART CONTEST

Call the health fair hotline at 399-2457 for more information.