Wellness Department -
Semi-Annual Health Screenings
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2010 Fall Health Screening:
Tuesday, October 19,
Wednesday, October 20 &
Thursday, October 21
(7:00am -11:00am)
LSF 144 (the old bookstore)
2010 Fall Flu Shot Clinics:
Monday, October 4
(1:00 pm- 4:00 pm)
LSF 144
Tuesday October 19,
Wednesday, October 20 &
Thursday, October 21
(7:00 am-11:00 am)
LSF 144
New test added to the health screenings:
hbA1C - Your doctor may order this test if you have diabetes. It is used to measure your blood sugar control over several months. It can give a good estimate of how well you have managed your diabetes over the last 2 or 3 months.
Benefits eligible employees, retirees and their spouses may receive one free screening per calendar year.
An HRA (health risk appraisal) will be available after the completion of your screening. This HRA will be offered on-line via CIGNA. In order to take the HRA you must log into the mycigna.com web site. Only those employees and dependents currently on Purdue's medical plan will be able to take the online HRA.
ALL RESULTS WILL BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME!
The screening includes a basic CBC (complete blood count) and a LIPID PROFILE/CMP (complete metabolic profile) which tests: glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, heart, liver, kidney enzymes, electrolytes, and much more.
*10-12 hour fasting required for accurate results
| SCREENING |
COST |
MORE INFORMATION |
| CBC (Complete Blood Count) & CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Profile) |
FREE once per calendar year to PNC employee & retirees that are benefit eligible, as well as spouses of employees and retirees. Others: $44 |
Identifies anemias, some cancers such as leukemias and lymphomas; evaluates blood loss and response to infection. Often used as a general screening test before surgery or as a part of a routine medical checkup. |
| PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) |
FREE once per calendar year to PNC male employees & retirees 50+ yrs. old that are benefit eligible. Others: $24 |
The PSA is most effective when used in conjunction with the DRE (Digital Rectal Exam). See your physician for the DRE. |
| Hemoccult (Colon-Rectal) |
FREE once per calendar year to PNC employees & retirees that are benefit eligible. Others: $10 |
You may pick up this at-home test at the Screening. |
| Hypothyroid Profile (T3, T4) |
$20 |
To test for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism |
| Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH) |
$29 |
To test for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and monitor thyroid replacement therapy |
HbA1C Test
(A1 c Test) |
$15 |
To monitor a person's diabetes and to aid in treatment decisions. |
Crp High Sensitive
(C-Reactive Protein Test) |
$24 |
CRP- is a test which measures the concentration in blood serum of a special type of protein produced in the liver that is present during episodes of acute inflammation or infection. For more information click on the link to the left. |
Contact HR (ext. 5519) to schedule a screening time.
