All Month
Oswego Health offers multi-organ blood analysis
Oswego Health’s annual multi-organ blood analysis will be offered throughout the entire month of May at select participating Oswego Health lab draw stations. This full battery of tests can help prevent potential health problems. The cost of the analysis is $55. Typically, these tests can cost more than $760. In addition, there are two optional tests that each cost an additional $20: prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which is recommended to men older than age 50, and vitamin D levels. Community members are encouraged to make their appointment online at www.oswegohealth.org/bloodanalysis. Questions about the event, please call 315-532-5813 weekdays, 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
The analysis screens individuals for various conditions such as anemia, diabetes, as well as for coronary, kidney, and liver diseases. The most popular screening at the event is the portion of the analysis that assesses LDL and HDL cholesterol along with triglycerides. Results of the multi-organ blood analysis will be sent directly from the Oswego Hospital lab to the participant’s physician for review and then to the patient in an easy-to-read format.
May 18
Cornell Coop. sponsors plant sale
The Master Gardener volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County will hold their annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18, at the Immanuel United Methodist Church (Church of the Bells), 303 Kasson Road in Camillus. Perennials, herbs, ferns and native plants will be available; all plants grown locally. Prices start at $3; come early for the best selection. Cash or personal checks only; no cards will be accepted.”
For more information, call 315-559-7341.
May 18
Oswego Health offers free community health fair
Oswego Health will offer a free health fair with critical screenings and information from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 18, at the Fulton Medical Center, 522 S. Fourth St. in Fulton. The event will feature screenings provided by Oswego Health providers and is designed to equip individuals with the tools and resources needed to improve their health. Screenings and assessments will be provided for free for wound and foot ulcers, blood pressure, diabetes, BMI, bumps and lumps check, how to use an Epi-Pen, as well as an orthopedic evaluation. In addition, there will be an AED demonstration and resources available on colon cancer, nutrition, mental health, and vaccines. For more information, call 315-349-5649 or visit www.oswegohealth.org/health-fair.
May 29
Free senior housing expo slated for Syracuse
This year’s CNY Senior Housing & Information Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 29, at the CNY Regional Market F-Shed, 2100 Park St. Syracuse. The event is brought by Loretto and coordinated by Community Living Advocates. This event is free and open to anyone over 55. Those helping care for an older loved one are encouraged to attend. Various representatives from will be available to help attendants discover new living opportunities, volunteer opportunities, care options and information about services and products. It will include a food truck, live music and 14 corvettes on display. Call 315-409-9361 or visit www.communitylivingadvocates.com/seniorhousingexpo2024