All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Davis Medical and Elkins Rotary to host Blood Screening Sept. 22

ELKINS – Davis Medical Center (DMC) and the Rotary Club of Elkins will sponsor a community blood-screening event on September 22, from 7 am to 9:30 am in the DMC Outpatient Lab area.

The multi-phasic blood panel will be offered at a discounted price of $35. It includes CBC, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel and Uric Acid. Other tests available at a discounted price are thyroid (TSH) and thyroid profile, PSA (prostate), testosterone, 25-hydroxy Vitamin D, HbA1c (diabetes), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), and Vitamin B12, folate.

Pre-registration for the multi-phasic screen is not required however, individuals should fast for 12 hours before getting blood tests to ensure the most accurate results. Payment may be made at the time of the test by check, credit card or cash. This event is open to the public (charges apply to screenings) and no appointment is necessary.

For more information, call 304-637-3270.

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