Clearmont Blood Drive

Annual Clearmont Health Fair Blood Draw Well Attended

Cynthia Vannoy

The Wyoming Health Fairs of Casper held their annual blood draw at the Clearmont Community Center and Library on Saturday, April 24 from 7 to 9. The most popular screening was the Chemistry Panel, which checks the blood for 33 different factors, including cholesterol, Glucose, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium. This gives participants a look at what might be going on that a doctor might have to be informed about. Results could either be mailed or emailed, and could be sent to the patients doctor if desired.

Other tests that can be done at the health fair include thyroid screenings, vitamin screenings, PSA and blood sugar. The tests are usually less expensive that the same tests at the hospital.

Barb Carlock, Clearmont librarian, said that 21 people attended the blood draw, “That was a good turnout. Also, the mask mandate has been lifted. It has been on-going for at least 20 years, but usually they hold it in Feburary.”

She added, “It’s really good for the community. People don’t have to drive to Sheridan or Buffalo.”

Barb also said the library is hoping to start the book discussion group again soon, now that the mask mandate is lifted and it is easier to get together in groups.

She also reminded the community that the library is open Monday-Thursday 2 to 6:30 and Friday 9-1.