USC Arcadia Hospital To Offer Annual Free Community Health Screenings Oct. 25

ARCADIA, CA — USC Arcadia Hospital will offer its free annual community health screenings on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the hospital, according to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

The health fair will provide a range of health screenings and consultations at no cost to participants at USC Arcadia Hospital, formerly Methodist Hospital of Southern California, including:

• Blood tests for cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Liver and kidney function
• Thyroid conditions
• Hepatitis B and other health indicators
• Stroke risk
• Bone density
• Blood pressure
• Body mass index
• Vision
• Hearing, and more.

Breast exams and flu shots also will be available.

Participants can receive mini mental state screenings, along with consultations with physicians and dietitians.

Those planning to receive blood tests must fast after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, consuming no food or beverages other than water, according to event information.

Refreshments, snacks and free gifts will be provided. The hospital said screenings are subject to change without notice.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 300 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia and is open to adults 18 and older.

For more information, call 626-821-2388 or visit uscarcadiahospital.org.