Cabinet Peaks hosts annual health fair

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center will host its annual health fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon on April 30 at the Libby Memorial Events Center.

For the past 25 years, the health fair has grown to become a valuable resource to many throughout the community. As always, many vendors will participate by sharing information on health and wellness options to everyone in attendance.

The fair is on pace to be as exciting as ever with many new and repeat vendors participating. Among the booths and fair exhibits will be wellness related displays and activities featuring healthy food options, alternative therapies, the effects of drugs and alcohol, stroke prevention, outdoor recreational activities, and the ever-popular Kids Zone.

CPMC notes one significant change to be made to the health fair this year. The Lab Voucher Program will not be available on the day of the fair; however, CPMC is excited to announce they will be continuing to provide lab vouchers to the community.

The Lab Voucher Program is an opportunity to help the uninsured and under insured receive free and discounted lab testing to detect and prevent illness. To ensure those in Lincoln County can still take advantage of the benefits of the program, vouchers will now be available through their local primary care providers.

The tests are available through Cabinet Peaks Clinic, CHC, Family Health and Wellness and Libby Clinic.

“This annual health fair is just one more way that Cabinet Peaks Medical Center can give back to the community that it serves," Paula Collins, CPMC marketing and public relations manager, said. "Our employees really enjoy the event.

"They love being given the opportunity to educate the public on health, wellness, and all the things they do in their jobs every day to make lives better for the people of Lincoln County," Collins said "We are also thrilled to be bringing back the Kids Zone. This special area will be full of fun activities, as well as health and wellness related information that will appeal to your little ones."

For more information regarding the Health Fair or the Lab Voucher Program contact Collins at paula.collins@cabinetpeaks.org.