Oregon Medical Association and Partners to Host Health Fair April 26

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.