Community Health Screenings
Enhance community wellness with Richland Public Health. Our health screening services cater to different population segments, promoting overall health.
Our Public Health Nursing Division offers student health screenings, ensuring robust health and academic triumph for our community’s youth.
As devoted community health associates, we aim to build a healthier society. We provide services beyond health screenings, encompassing awareness initiatives, and educational programs offering a comprehensive health management approach. Our directive encompasses the larger panorama of public health, keeping communities informed, safe, and ready to make the best health decisions.
Health Screening Resources
2024 Community Health Screenings
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Included in FREE Health Screenings
- Blood Pressure Reading – FREE
- This simple check screens for hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypotension (low blood pressure). High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Blood Sugar Check (3-hour fast preferred) – FREE
- This blood test screens for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). One cause of high blood sugar is diabetes.
- Anemia Check – FREE
- With a small fingerstick, two blood tests (hemoglobin and hematocrit) check on red blood cells. Low hemoglobin and/or hematocrit can be a sign of anemia.
- Cholesterol Check (requires 9-12 hours fast) – $12.00. Cash or check only.
- This blood test measures good cholesterol (HDL), bad cholesterol (LDL), and triglycerides. High cholesterol levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Education and Referrals – FREE
- Receive information from a Public Health Nurse about various health issues and how to connect with community resources to assist you with your unique health and wellness needs.
