WAYNESBORO, Tenn. — Wayne Medical Center (WMC) will host its 11th annual community health fair on Saturday, April 14, according to CEO Tyler Taylor. The event will be held at Waynesboro Middle School, located at 407 South Main Street in Waynesboro. The health fair will be held from 8 a.m. until noon.
WMC will join a number of community organizations to offer free health screenings, health and wellness information, kids’ activities, free refreshments and door prizes. The new Maury Regional Health mobile health unit will be on-site as well. Free screenings will include:
- Cholesterol and glucose screening (participants should fast for best results)
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood typing
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Bone density screening
- Dental screening for children
- Oxygen saturation
- Pulmonary function testing
- Sleep study screening
In addition, the event will offer an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of any unneeded prescription medications. A free drug takeback event will be held during the health fair in partnership with local law enforcement agencies. Medications that are no longer needed or are expired can be brought to the health fair for safe disposal. Items should be in the original container with label if possible.
Door prizes will be given away during the health fair and refreshments will be provided.
Joining Wayne Medical Center as sponsors of the health fair are Primary Care-Waynesboro, Wayne County Bank, Bank of Waynesboro, Deaconess Home Care, Fast Pace Urgent Care, Lewis County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Roger Smith Insurance, Tennessee Quality Homecare & Hospice and Volunteer Hospice.