Sept 26: Free senior health fair at VNA

VNA Health Care will offer its popular Senior Wellness Fair on September 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend this free event to learn about useful and important services offered to seniors in the greater Aurora area.

This year’s Senior Wellness Fair features: flu vaccines, free health screenings (including blood pressure, bone density, and Diabetes), information and presentations on community services, medication safety; and free giveaways and snacks. Seniors who present a valid Medicare part B card will not be charged for the flu shot; VNA will bill Medicare. All others pay $20 cash or check.

The Senior Wellness Fair will take place at VNA Health Care, 400 North Highland Avenue, Aurora on the second floor. No reservations are necessary; this is a free event open to all.

The VNA Health Center (also located in the 400 North Highland building) specializes in providing primary health care to seniors. Services include wellness care and annual preventative exams and screenings; treatment of chronic diseases and acute illness; laboratory (blood work); bone density testing; digital mammography; and pharmacy services.

VNA accepts new Medicare patients and is the only health facility in the greater Aurora area that offers special medication discounts through the new 340B Program of the federal government. By seeing a VNA physician, seniors can receive discounts on prescriptions drugs that are only available through VNA due to its status as a Federally qualified health center. This program can provide discounts of 50% or more. In addition, VNA Pharmacy offers $4 generic prescriptions.

For more information on VNA Health Care or the VNA Annual Senior Wellness Fair, visitwww.vnahealth.com or call 630.978.2532.

April 13: Women's Day at VNA!

AURORA, IL. On Wednesday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., VNA of Fox Valley will host a free health event for area women – It’s Women’s Day…at VNA! Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend. The event will be held at the VNA Health Center, 400 North Highland Avenue in Aurora. Women’s Health services will be featured, including digital mammography, bone density testing and pharmacy services.

Spanish translators will be available. No appointments are needed to attend this free, public event. A limited number of physical exams are available during Women’s Day and an appointment must be made for the physical exam. Call 630-978-9754, extension 8245 and leave your name and phone number if you would like to make an appointment for this service. Sliding scale fees will apply for the physical exam, or Medicare/Medicaid will be billed if applicable.

It’s Women’s Day…at VNA!

April 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Free bone density tests
• Sign up for free mammograms (for uninsured and low-income women through VNA’s Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program)
• Free depression screenings
• Complimentary Women’s Health Tests including blood pressure, blood sugar, and body fat.
• The first 100 adults will receive a ticket for a healthy box lunch to go.

For additional information on It’s Women’s Day…at VNA!, community members can contact Amy Downing at 630-978-2532 or adowning@vnafoxvalley.com.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Fox Valley (VNA), is a humanitarian, not-for-profit organization based on the concept that each individual is unique and is to be treated with dignity. VNA has been at the forefront of health services in the Fox Valley area since 1918, responding to community need with exceptional healthcare delivered at home, in VNA clinics, and in every neighborhood.