Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital Holds Free 2019 Health and Safety Expo on May 3

Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, Idaho, is holding a Health and Safety Expo Friday, May 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. The expo is open to the public and covers a variety of topics from opioid safety, free preventative screenings, and a teddy bear clinic for children. 

The expo marks the first time that naloxone kits will available for free to the public. Naloxone is an opioid overdose reversal drug that saves lives. Experts recommend that every house that has  an opioid prescription in it have a naloxone kit in case of accidental overdose.

Preventative screenings will be offered either for free or a nominal charge. Free screenings include prediabetes, blood pressure, depression, vision, and hearing checks. Blood tests are also provided for a small charge: A1C glucose (blood sugar) tests will be $15 and lipid (cholesterol) tests are $20. 

Emergency Services and first responders will also be on hand to provide safety education. This includes Intermountain Life Flight, EMS, and fire and police departments. Bike helmet fittings will be provided during the event. There will be water testing, as well as education on keeping children safe on the internet – valuable information for parents. 

Participants can also enter to win prizes. Kids will get a chance to learn about becoming a doctor when they visit the Teddy Bear Clinic. Around 500 teddy bears will be given to children who then meet with Cassia Regional Hospital doctors to receive help in diagnosing their bears for any health issues, and then treat and heal them. 

The goal for the hospital is to bring the community together to help educate and prepare everyone for their medical and emergency needs.

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