By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
An Expo II building full of commercial exhibitors is expected at the Barton County Fair from June 27-29. A special guest Thursday morning will be staff from the Barton County Health Department as part of the Be Well Barton County Health Fair. Health Department Director Karen Winkelman said lab services will be offered from 7:30 to 9 a.m. that morning.
"We're going to take our Healthy Living Lab, so if any individuals would like to have those lab services performed, we will actually be drawing blood there," she said. "We will have tetanus shots there - tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis (Tdap)."
Health department staff will also be providing blood pressure checks and WIC eligibility signups. Winkelman has challenged her staff to put together visual demonstrations of the various services provided by the health department, including Safe Sleep education. The health department's mobile wellness lab will also be on site for exploration.
Tdap vaccines are billable for clients with insurance, and a limited number of free vaccines will be available for those without insurance. A $10 draw fee will apply for any lab work in addition to fees for the lab work requested.
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