Southwest Medical Center to have health fair
Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas, is having a 2024 Community Health Fair, set for 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 5 at the Seward County Activity Center. This year’s event will offer free general lab testing, thanks to the generous support of the city of Liberal and local businesses.
The city has committed $30,000 from the community development portion of the 1-cent sales tax to reduce visitor lab testing fees at this year’s fair. Apex Clean Energy has also contributed $5,000 to the cause. These contributions will allow SWMC to provide 1,000 free general lab tests. Should the number of attendees surpass this figure, SWMC will cover the additional costs, ensuring that everyone who attends the health fair can receive free general testing.
The free lab tests available include: comprehensive metabolic profile, lipid profile, thyroid screen, complete blood count and vitamin panel (D and B12). Optional tests will be available for a nominal fee of $7 each, including: prostate-specific antigen, carcinoembryonic antigen, glycated hemoglobin and magnesium.
Other free screenings and services will be available. For more information, visit https://www.swmedcenter.com/2024-community-health-fair/.
