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Monday, September 21, 2026

Health Fair

 BCMH Health Fair Offers Low-Cost Labs, Free Screenings and More October 6

Bates County Memorial Hospital will host its 2026 Health Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, at the BCMH Education Center, 615 W. Nursery Street in Butler.

The community is invited to stop by for affordable health testing, free screenings, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet members of the BCMH healthcare team and other local healthcare providers.

One of the Health Fair's featured offerings is a five-test lab panel for $20, including A1C, cholesterol, Vitamin D, TSH and glucose. Men over age 50 can add a PSA test for $2.50. Testosterone will also be available as a $10 add-on.

A carotid artery ultrasound will be available for $60, giving people another affordable way to check on their health.

Free health screenings will include blood pressure, oxygen level and carpal tunnel screening with an occupational therapist. BCMH will also offer hands-on CPR training, health information and demonstrations.

The Health Fair will include a Meet and Greet with Dr. Ethan Weeks from 5 to 6 p.m. Weeks, a Bates County native and family medicine physician, recently joined the BCMH Family Care Clinics.

Several local healthcare providers and clinics will also be on hand to share information about the care they provide in the community.

The Missouri Lions Eye Mission Foundation and Butler Lions Club will provide free vision screenings and eyeglass assistance, with Dr. David Miller, a local optometrist in Butler, participating in the event.

Other participating organizations include Bates County Health Center, local hospice providers, LifeFlight Eagle, Narcan Education with Breathe for Bre, Giving Fore Living, Grief Support Group, Dr. Adam Dains, dentist, and Weight Loss Warriors (formerly TOPS).

More participating organizations and activities will be added to the hospital's website as details are confirmed.

The Health Fair will also feature the gallery from BCMH's 2026 Show Us Bates County Community Photo Contest. The gallery will include the contest's winning photographs, and visitors can vote for the People's Choice Award from the eligible photos.

The BCMH Health Fair is open to the community.

BCMH Health Fair
Tuesday, October 6 | 3–7 p.m.
BCMH Education Center
615 W. Nursery Street, Butler

For complete details and updates, visit bcmhospital.com/2026-health-fair/.

 


 

Health Fair

  BCMH Health Fair Offers Low-Cost Labs, Free Screenings and More October 6 Bates County Memorial Hospital will host its 2026 Health Fair ...