Mark your calendars: Blood screenings set for Oct. 27 and Nov. 3

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The Rotary Club of Buckhannon and St. Joseph’s Hospital will hold blood screenings on Saturday, October 27 and Saturday, November 3 at the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School and at the Community Care Clinic in Rock Cave.

The blood screening will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will offer basic blood profile tests for only $35, a savings of 90 percent. Optional testing for colon cancer and thyroid screening is available for an additional $5, PSA testing for $20, and Hemoglobin A1C for diabetes for $15.

No appointments are needed and fasting for 12 hours is required prior to testing. Bring cash or a personal check for payment.

A physician’s name is no longer required. All results will be sent to your home. If you have any questions, please follow up with your family physician.

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