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/.
