Event at Pioneer Courthouse Square will offer screenings, education and care
March 25, 2014
What:
The Oregon Medical Association’s second annual Care Connection Health Fair will offer free health screenings, basic care and education for uninsured and underinsured adults from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm on April 26 at Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. The health fair coincides with the OMA’s April 25 Annual Meeting, CCOs: Connecting the Dots.
Health screenings and services will include:
Blood pressure and blood glucose checks
Diabetic foot checks/care
Dental services
Flu shots
Hair cuts
Medication and OTC counseling
Rapid HIV tests
Vision screening
Resources and education will cover:
Antibiotic resistance, and cold and flu prevention
Health and housing resources for the elderly
Upcoming Mission of Mercy free dental clinic
Mental health resources
Nutrition information and assistance
Oregon Health Plan enrollment assistance
Patient-centered educational materials
Prescription discount cards
Smoking cessation and COPD
Substance abuse and suicide intervention
The list of participating groups and organizations who will be on the square on April 26 includes:
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
Cascade AIDS Project
Choosing Wisely
Elders in Action
Lines for Life
Medical Teams International
NAMI Oregon
OHSU Medical and Physician Assistant Students
Oregon Dental Association
Oregon Health Authority: Oregon AWARE
Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation
Oregon Rx Card
Oregon State Pharmacy Association
OSU Extension Service
Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Portland Farmers Market
When:
Saturday, April 26, 2014; 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where:
Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon
Details:
More information about Care Connection and about CCOs: Connecting the Dots, OMA’s 2014 Annual Meeting, can be found at www.theOMA.org/annual2014.
About the OMA:
The OMA is an organization of over 8,000 physicians, physician assistants, and medical and PA students organized to serve and support physicians in their efforts to improve the health of Oregonians. Additional information can be found at www.theOMA.org.