St. Joseph’s Hospital and local Rotary club add blood screening dates in September and October

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur are providing additional Saturday dates for their blood screenings in September and October.

Available dates are: September 19, October 3, 17 and 31.  The screenings will be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Basic blood profile tests will be offered at $35; with additional testing for thyroid for $5, hemoglobin A1C for $15, colon cancer screening for $5 and prostate testing for $20. A new additional test for the Hepatitis C antibody will be offered for $20.

Appointments are required. In order to ensure everyone’s safety, no walk-ins will be allowed and everyone must wear a mask. To make an appointment, visit the BU Rotary Facebook page. For more information, call 681-433-9476.

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