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“My wife and I have been going to [the] 9Healthfair for many years in several different towns in Colorado, so it plays a big part in our lives. In April of 2003, we went again to have our annual blood screening but this time mine came back a little different. My PSA number came in a little high with a suggestion to make an appointment with my doctor. With further evaluation I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had no previous symptoms. I was given several options but at my age of 51, surgery was the best for me. As you can see 9Healthfair saved my life. My family and I are so grateful for the services available to all of our communities. 9Health Fair is great and I am looking forward to many more 9fairs.”
Greg Y.
9Health Fair participant since 2003
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Seven months after her father passed away from a heart attack, Mickie went to a 9Health Fair. Her blood screening results indicated that her cholesterol levels were high. She went to her doctor who referred her to a cardiologist. An angiogram showed a partial blockage in her artery. Since then, she has made important changes in her life – she is on medication, receives regular checkups and goes to 9Health Fair every year - except last year to attend her son’s wedding! She believes 9Health Fair helped save her life and prevented her from suffering a heart attack like her father.
Mickie O.
9Health Fair participant
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COMMUNITY Fairs
Every Spring, people from around the state come together to deliver 9Health Fair's
free and low-cost health awareness and educational screenings. Because of this volunteerism,
over 100,000 lives are impacted annually. Since 1980, 9Health Fair has affected
1.7 million lives.
Because our mission promotes health awareness and encourages individuals to assume
responsibility for their own health, we collaborate with medical associations and
organizations around the state to provide comprehensive health screenings and interactive
educational centers at all 9Health Fair sites. This information helps empower participants
to become more aware of, and responsible for, their health.
About three to six weeks after a 9Health Fair visit, participants receive detailed
information about their results, along with reminders to seek complete diagnosis
and treatment from their primary care physician. Participants with critical or alert
health results will receive a phone call within 72 hours of their 9Health Fair visit
from a volunteer Registered Nurse and/or physician instructing them to seek immediate
medical attention.
If you want to give the gift of health to your family, friends, employees and co-workers,
consider purchasing 9Health Fair Vouchers. These can be one of the most important
gifts you give!
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