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FirstHealth Mobile Health Services provides the community with convenient access to preventive health screenings at reduced fees.

Screenings offered include:

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Screenings can be paid for with cash or checks. These preventive health screenings are not covered by health insurance.

If you would like to host a screening at your church or civic organization, please call toll-free (888) 534-5333.

For information on upcoming mobile health screening events in your community, please visit our community calendar or call toll-free (888) 534-5333.

Osteoporosis Screening

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Fee: $5
  • Criteria
    • Must be a female age 18 and over
    • Must never have been diagnosed with osteoporosis
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Wear shoes and socks that can be taken off easily
  • Results are provided on-site

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Cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Fee: $5
  • Criteria
    • Must be 18+ years old
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Screening is a finger stick
    • Results are more accurate when fasting for 12 hours
    • Make certain to take any maintenance medications (such as blood pressure, diabetes, etc.. medicines)
  • Results are provided on-site

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Glucose screening only (diabetes screening)

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Fee: $1
  • Criteria
    • Must be 18+ years old
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Screening is a finger stick, no preparation needed
  • Results are provided on-site

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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Draw

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Fee: $25
  • Criteria
    • Must be a male age 40+
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Screening is a full blood draw
    • Wear shirt that sleeves can roll up to allow for the blood draw
  • Results are sent to the participant’s home via U.S. mail within two weeks of the screening and to the primary care physician’s office

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Mammograms – Appointments Required

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Fee: $50
  • Criteria
    • Must be a female age 40 and over
    • Must have seen a physician within a year
    • Date of last mammogram must be at least 11 months prior
    • Must never have been diagnosed with breast cancer
    • Must have no prior breast surgeries or procedures performed on her breasts, with the exclusion of a cyst aspiration
    • Must not be currently having any problems with her breast (ex. Lumps, discharge)
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Wear two piece outfit
    • Do not wear deodorant
    • Results are interpreted by a radiologist and sent to the participant’s home via U.S. mail within two weeks of the screening and to the primary care physician’s office

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Ultrasound screenings – Appointments Required

  • Fees
    • $30 for one screening
    • $85 for all three screenings

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Stroke Screening

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Criteria
    • Must be age 18+
  • Risk Factors Include:
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Wear a shirt with an open or loose collar
    • No turtlenecks
  • Results are interpreted by a radiologist and sent to the participant’s home via U.S. mail within two weeks of the screening

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Screening

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

  • Criteria
    • Must be age 18+
  • Risk Factors Include:
  • In preparation for the screening:
    • Wear short sleeve shirt or blouse
    • Do not wear pantyhose
    • You will need to remove your shoes and socks for the screening
  • Results are interpreted by a radiologist and sent to the participant’s home via U.S. mail within two weeks of the screening

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