–HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, in partnership with the Effingham County Health Department, offers low-cost health screenings to the community. Called “Working Together for Health”, this service is available to anyone in the community, especially for those with high-deductible insurance plans.
The health screenings are conducted the first Tuesday of each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The next screening is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 at the Effingham County Health Department at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. The low-cost health screenings that will be offered are:
- Cholesterol and Triglycerides – Cost: $20
An important measure of heart health, a cholesterol and triglyceride blood test measures the
total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. This test requires
drawing a blood sample from the vein. Prior to the test, fasting for 10 hours is required.
A screening for prediabetes and diabetes, this blood test is used to determine the amount of
glucose in the blood. This test requires drawing a blood sample from the vein. Prior to the
test, fasting for 10 hours is required.
- Hemoglobin A1C – Cost: $20
An A1C test measures your average blood glucose for the past two to three months. This test
is used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and to gauge how well a person’s diabetes is
being managed. People who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are
staying within range. This test requires drawing a blood sample from the vein. No fasting is
required prior to the test.
No appointments are necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Cash payment (cash, credit card,
debit card or HSA card) for tests is required at the time of the screening. Insurance plans or
medical cards will not be billed.
Screenings participants will be mailed the test results. The participant is responsible for follow-
up with their physician to review the screening results and obtain medical advice and treatment.
In addition to the Working Together for Health service, the Effingham County Health
Department continues to offer additional low-cost, physician-ordered, diagnostic testing during
regular business hours throughout the month. Please call the Health Department at (217) 342-
9237 for details about this service.
For more information about “Working Together for Health” low-cost screenings, contact the
Effingham County Health Department at (217) 342-9237. For more information about the
Effingham County Health Department, visit their web site at effcohealth.org. For more
information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit St. Anthony’s web site at
stanthonyshospital.org.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is part of the Southern Illinois Division of Hospital
Sisters Health System, which also includes HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Highland.
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