Community Care of Rock Cave will hold blood screenings on Saturday, Nov. 8, with WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur.
Basic blood profile tests will be offered for $35, with additional testing available: thyroid for $5; hemoglobin A1C for $15; colon cancer screening for $5; prostate testing for $20; and a Hepatitis C antibody test for $20.
Screenings will also be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon on Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Nov. 1. A health fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the hospital featuring a variety of free screenings and information, including blood pressure testing, bone density scanning and information about the hospital’s providers and services.
To register for a blood screening appointment, go to https://RotaryBloodScreening.as.me. If you do not have internet access or need assistance, the Mountain CAP Family Support Center at 30 East Main Street, the Upshur County Senior Center or the Upshur County Library at 1150 Route 20 South in Buckhannon can assist you in registering. Appointments are required and are available between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur is dedicated to its mission of “Service Above Self.” Proceeds raised from the blood screenings will be donated to organizations addressing many needs within the community. Members of the club completed more than 22 service projects during the 2024-2025 club year. For more information about the club, visit Facebook.com/RotaryBU.
