Big Sur Health Center Announces Its Annual Health Fair Tuesday, October 8th Noon - 5:00 p.m.

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  • Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) September 07, 2013 - As the only medical facility between the Monterey Peninsula and Cambria, the Big Sur Health Center is critical to the wellness of its community.

    "At the Big Sur Health Center, we are here for the expected, the unexpected and everything in between," said BSHC executive director and physician assistant Sharen Carey.

    The Big Sur Health Center wants you to save the date for its 2013 Health Fair 2013 - Tuesday, October 8, 2013, noon - 5:00 pm.

    Open to the public, this free health fair offers free:

    · blood sugar and cholesterol testing - donated by CHOMP

    · new this year hearing screen by a certified hearing specialist

    · vision screen

    · dental screen

    · blood pressures

    · cancer information

    · back care and proper body mechanics by a Physical Therapy

    · also new this year - safety and awareness information by Monterey Rape Crisis Center

    · flu shots

    · CHOMP bloodmobile

    · organic lunch

    · There will also be a raffle for several great prizes.

    The 2013 health fair will take place at the Big Sur Health Center located at 46896 Highway 1, Big Sur. For more information call (831) 667-2580.

    As a nonprofit health-care facility since 1979, the Big Sur Health Center provides quality acute and preventive health care services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, affordable and cost-effective. It is the Health Center's quest to be a lifelong healthcare partner, providing quality care when needed.

    The Big Sur Health Center provides:

    comprehensive, personalized services through conventional and holistic approaches that focus on patient needs;

    both preventive and urgent care, minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services;

    assistance during emergencies, such as fires, storms and road closures that isolate Big Sur

    a bilingual staff that is committed to building strong, personal patient/provider relationships that empower individuals to reach their highest levels of well-being;

    a team that understands and embraces the diverse cultures and age groups that contribute to the richness of the Big Sur community;

    The BSHC believes that health care should be available to everyone … and that is why they accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and participate in a variety of subsidized and sliding-scale programs.

    Big Sur Health Center ... Your Healthcare Partner for Life!

    Hours:

    Monday-Friday

    10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.

    Phone: 831-667-2580
    Address: 46896 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
    Website: http://www.bigsurhealthcenter.org/

    Press Contact: Marci Bracco Cain (831) 747-7455

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