Senior Expo Utah 2008

A limited supply of shots will be provided to those 60 years of age and older FREE with a Medicare Part B card

For those that do not have a Medicare Part B card, a donation of $20 is suggested

Some Medicare Advantage insurances will be billed for this shot

Health Fair Screening (includes CBC, CMP, Lipid Profile, and TSH)

The CBC is used as a broad screening test to check for such disorders as anemia, infection, and many other diseases, It includes the red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell count, and platelet count.

The CMP is used as a broad screening tool to evaluate organ function and check for conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. It tests for liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, and glucose levels.

The lipid profile is often called a fractionated cholesterol test. It includes total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol (often called good cholesterol), LDL-cholesterol (often called bad cholesterol), and triglycerides. Patients must complete a 12 hour fast prior to the test. Only water is allowed during the fasting period. Patients should take their regular prescriptions, unless directed otherwise by their physician.

The TSH is used to screen for and help diagnose thyroid disorders, to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer or a non-cancerous condition such as prostatitis or an enlarged prostate.

This test is only available to men

Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, is the narrowing of the carotid arteries, usually caused by the buildup of fat and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Like the arteries that supply blood to the heart (the coronary arteries), the carotid arteries can also develop atherosclerosis on the inside of the vessels

Over time, the buildup of fat and cholesterol narrows the carotid arteries, decreasing blood flow to the brain and increasing the risk of a stroke