News Release

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Community partners will be hosting the Kosciusko Community Wellness Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.

The wellness fair will feature a variety of free health screenings/assessments for those 18 and older including: A1C to test for pre-diabetes, blood pressure, body mass index, bone density heel scan, depression assessment, heart risk assessment, hernia screening, hip/knee assessment, menopause assessment, oral health assessment, sleep apnea assessment, skin cancer screening, stroke assessment and vision assessment. Flu shots will also be available.

No registration is required for these free services. In addition, a limited number of 3D screening mammograms will be offered. Many insurance plans will be accepted and funding is available to cover expenses for women who do not have sufficient financial resources. Those interested in mammograms must pre-register, be 35 years of age or older, have a primary care provider and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Pre-register for mammograms only by calling (574) 372-0084.

The wellness fair will also feature local community resources, a kids activity area, car seat check and more.

Dr. Eric Waldo, Kosciusko County health officer, emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, “The Kosciusko Community Wellness Fair is a result of three major health systems — Goshen Health, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital and Parkview Health — coming together to provide essential screenings, which wouldn’t otherwise be available. This collaboration is truly for the greater good of our community.”

It will also recognize the vital contributions of Bowen Health Center, Health First Kosciusko, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, Live Well Kosciusko and Parkview Warsaw YMCA, which is once again hosting the event.

The event is supported by K21 Health Foundation. Additional funding to support this event has been provided by: Bowen Health, Fort Wayne Recovery, Health First Kosciusko and Parkview Warsaw YMCA.

For more information, visit bit.ly/kosciuskocommunitywellnessfair or contact Tracy Frick at [email protected].