Eastern Plumas Health Care is offering Low-Cost Diabetes Testing as its June lab special. May’s Low-Cost Health Screening was so successful that the hospital has decided to continue with the monthly specials. Diabetes is a significant problem in Plumas County, and it seemed like a natural choice for the second month of low cost testing. Diabetics can have both a Fasting Blood Sugar and a Hemoglobin A1C test for only $25 total.

No appointment is necessary, and you don’t need to have been seen at EPHC previously to take advantage of this offer. Testing is available at the Portola Hospital every weekday in June, from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check in at hospital admitting. You can also be tested at your nearby clinic on the following days and times: Graeagle Medical Clinic, Tues. and Thurs. from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Indian Valley Medical Clinic, Mon. and Wed. from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; and, Loyalton Medical Clinic, Mon. and Wed., 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Payment is due at time of service—no insurance will be billed. You must be 18 years or older. And, you need to fast for 12 hours prior to your blood draw, but you may continue to drink water and take your medications.