NCK Medical Center Health Fair- October 18, 2025

Published Sept. 22, 2025

(September 2, 2025) – North Central Kansas Medical Center (NCKMC) is excited to host its 2025 Community Health Fair from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 18, in the lower-level conference rooms.

This annual event brings together community members, local vendors and health care providers for a morning dedicated to wellness. Attendees can take advantage of affordable health screenings, receive immunizations from the Cloud County Health Department and connect with a variety of health and wellness vendors.

“We are thrilled to welcome back our vendors for this year’s fair,” said Ali Slate, Organizational Development director at NCKMC. “This event is a great opportunity for the community to access important preventive services, from flu shots to lab screenings, all in one place.”

Appointments are required for lab screenings by calling NCKMC at 785-243-1234.

Affordable Health Screenings

Participants will have access to the following low-cost lab tests:

$45 Comprehensive Lab Panel

o Complete Blood Count (CBC): Evaluates blood health, including white/red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.

o Complete Metabolic Profile (CMP): Checks kidney function, electrolytes, liver enzymes, and overall health.

o Lipid Profile: Assesses cholesterol, triglycerides, and heart disease risk.

o Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Evaluates thyroid function.

 $20 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Helps detect prostate cancer and related conditions.

$15 Hemoglobin A1c: Tracks average blood sugar levels for diabetes management.

$40 Vitamin D Level: Measures vitamin D, important for bone and calcium health.

Melissa Cash, Laboratory director at NCKMC, reminds participants to fast before testing: “Please do not eat or drink for 10–12 hours prior to your lab draw. Water and prescribed medications are allowed.”

A hot breakfast will be available in the cafeteria afterward.

Important Details

 Scheduling: Lab appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling 785-243-1234.

 Payment: Cash or check only.

 Vendor Registration: Health and wellness vendors interested in participating should reserve a booth by October 1 by contacting Ali Slate at 785-243-1234.