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

Weston Rotary Club and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital plan Rotary blood screening

WESTON, W.Va. – The Weston Rotary Club and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital have announced upcoming Rotary Blood Screening dates. On Saturday, October 1 and Saturday, October 15 from 7 AM – 10 AM, the Rotary Blood Screening events will take place in the parking lot behind the hospital to allow for social distancing.

There are a variety of test panels to choose including anemia, arthritis, wellness, PSA, A1C, vitamin D, testosterone, and more. Participants should fast for twelve hours before testing.

Participants must pre-register at MonHealth.com/HealthFair. The deadline to register for the events are September 29 for Saturday, October 1 and October 13 for Saturday, October 15. 

For more information, please call 304-269-8144, Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 2 PM.

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