Methodist Community Health Clinic to host free health fair at Kountze Commons

The Methodist Community Health Clinic is proud to partner with Kountze Commons and the Nebraska Methodist College Mobile Diabetes Center to offer a free community health fair. Attendees can be screened for and get more information on a variety of chronic health conditions. 

The fair will take place on Monday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Community Food Pantry (2665 Douglas St. in Omaha). No appointments are needed, and all are welcome. 

Available services and screenings include: 

• Access to the Kountze food pantry
• Flu vaccines
• Head and neck cancer screenings
• Healthy eating tips and recipes from registered dietitians
• Skin checks
• Tips and education to help you:
  • Learn CPR
  • Incorporate more exercise into daily living
  • Prevent falls
  • Stop smoking
  • Spot the signs and symptoms of a stroke and/or heart attack
• Vital sign, cholesterol, A1C and glucose checks 

“Food and health care, things easily taken for granted by many, aren’t easily accessible to everyone,” said Jeanne Rice, program manager for the Methodist Community Health Clinic. “This health fair, which sees an incredible turnout every year, is proof that meeting people where they are is often key to meeting their most basic needs.”

Although many individuals know the importance of screenings, learning CPR, smoking cessation and other potentially lifesaving measures, many of these things are often overlooked or delayed. This free event aims to break down barriers to these things and more while improving the health of our community.

“This partnership not only allows Methodist to provide health-related services and connect individuals to invaluable resources, but it also provides an opportunity for experiential hands-on learning for our students assisting on site that day,” said Kiley Petersmith, director of diversity and community engagement at Nebraska Methodist College. “It’s truly a partnership in which everyone benefits.”

For more information on the Methodist Community Health Clinic, click here. 

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