• Blood pressure
• Blood sugar (glucose)
• Blood lipids (cholesterol)

Some of our patients find out for the first time through our screenings that their blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol is high. The good news is that once you know you have a high reading, you can begin taking steps improve your health. We’ll help you with the information you need to take control of your health so you can avoid more serious health problems.

Screenings are offered at our Heritage Community Clinic on the Ohio University campus in Athens, and at our mobile health clinics that travel to Hocking, Perry, Vinton, Morgan, Washington, Jackson, Perry, Lawrence, Gallia, Ross, Scioto, Pike, Noble and Monroe counties.

Please check our calendar for the Community Health Screenings schedule.

Free glaucoma screenings are provided to adults in Athens and surrounding counties through the Student Sight Saver Program. The program is coordinated by Missy Kemper, BSN, RN, and is assisted by OU-HCOM students. The volunteer preceptors for the screening events are coordinated by local optometrist Dr. Susan Quinn. The program is funded by a grant provided by The Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation.

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, over half of whom are unaware they have it. Although treatable, glaucoma can lead to blindness, but the gradual vision loss with glaucoma often goes unnoticed. Glaucoma is caused by a buildup of eye fluids. Symptoms include a gradual blurring of vision, which can progress to tunnel vision or seeing halos around lights, especially at night.

The Student Sight Saver screenings take place at churches, community centers and other locations. The free screenings are open to all, but particularly reach out to underserved, underinsured and uninsured patients.

The screenings are not meant to replace a full eye exam. If signs of glaucoma or other eye problems are detected during the screenings, the individual is encouraged to follow up with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Uninsured and eligible individuals are directed to free resources.

To learn more about the screenings, contact Missy Kemper at OU-HCOM Community Health Programs at (740) 593-2432.

(800) 844-2654 or (740) 593-2432