“Trunk or Treat” and free health screening at Kamiah Life Center
On Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Life Center in Kamiah will once again fill the parking lot with over 20 decorated vehicles full of candy ready to be given to the area children. There will be lots of fun, horse rides, goat petting, hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee. The entire event is free and everyone is welcome. The Life Center is located at 4432 Highway 12, Kamiah, near milepost 69˝.
This year The Life Center has added Free Health Screening to the event. Inside the building will be health professionals providing free basic exams. Many people in the area don’t have insurance but still have some health needs. If you’ve wanted to get your teeth, back, ears, eyes or general health looked at but didn’t have the money, don’t miss this free opportunity. There is no age limit.
Many of the health professional will have drawings for a free comprehensive exam at their office.
The following health screening services will be available:
Medical: St. Mary’s Hospital’s Kamiah Medical Clinic and Clearwater Valley Hospital’s Kooskia Medical Clinic will offer free finger stick blood glucose testing, free fecal occult blood test kits for colorectal cancer screening, and free coupons for a cholesterol panel, kidney function, liver function and hematology tests.
Dental: Gentle Family Dentistry, Michael Miller D.D.S., will offer free oral exams and a drawing for a free comprehensive exam at the office.
Chiropractic: Orofino Spine Center, Jeff Hartshorn D.C., will offer free basic exams and a drawing for a free comprehensive exam at the office.
Ophthalmologists: Family Eye Care, Rick Lundgren O.D., will offer free basic eye exams and drawing for a free comprehensive eye exam at the office.
Hearing: Wykle’s Hearing Help, Phil Wykle, will offer free hearing screening and free comprehensive testing at the office for anyone who wants it.
Northwest Blood Bank will be in the parking lot from 3 to 7 p.m. Come donate blood and save a life. Persons ages 16 and 17 must have parental consent forms filled out. Persons under age 16 cannot donate. Tattoos and piercings are deferred for one year from the date that they received them.
Picture identification must be presented and must include both first and last names, or you cannot be registered. Please be hydrated and have eaten before you donate. Free food and drinks will be available inside for those who need it after they donate blood.
Last year over 300 children and chaperoning adults came to the event. Even more are expected this year.
For more information contact The Life Center at (208) 935-0362 or check it out on the website at www.thelifecenterpcg.org. You may also call Pastors Kelly and Kari Lineberry at 935-2730.