An easy, mess-free take-home screening kit that can save your life. Available from Alaska Health Fair.

Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats and at rest. It can fluctuate with exercise, injury, illness, and emotional reactions; normal blood pressure can be around 119/79. Pulse screening is primarily measured on the wrist, with the normal number of beats per minute in the average adult varying from 60 to 80.

Provides your Body Mass Index (BMI), using your height, weight, and waist measurement to identify your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. BMI is considered reliable for assessing obesity, though it does not take into account a person's fat-to-muscle ratio.

Discuss over-the-counter and/or prescribed medications, medication and vitamin interactions, vaccinations, osteoporosis and heart problems, medication safety, pharmacy services, smoking cessation, and more with a pharmacist.

Identifies body fat levels by measuring skin, muscle, and fat thickness. Maintaining healthy body fat and muscle levels increases overall strength and metabolism, and reduces risk of injury.

Checks body position and posture, flexibility, strength, and balance to help prevent injuries to the neck, back, knee, ankle, foot, and other areas.

Volunteers provide instructions and information on proper technique to perform a systematic self-examination of the breast, chest, and armpit to identify changes in shape or size of the breast or the presence of skin dimpling.

Prostate and testicular health education materials are provided by friendly staff and exhibitors.

Volunteers provide information and education on risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes and answer any questions from participants.

Identifies foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, blisters, skin conditions, plantar warts, and nerve and vascular issues. People with diabetes are vulnerable to nerve and vascular damage that can result in poor circulation and poor healing of foot sores and ulcers.

Assesses hands for tenderness, limited range of motion, bumps, structural abnormalities, skin, fingernails, sensation, muscle weakness, and circulation (coming soon).

Consists of a visual examination of your ears and measures your ability to hear high, medium, and low range sounds. If you are using a hearing aid, you may not qualify for this screening.

An opportunity for community experts and businesses to speak and answer questions about a wide variety of diseases and other health-related topics. Sessions generally last about 30 minutes with an additional 15 to 20 minutes for questions. Local healthcare providers, nonprofits, and wellness businesses interested in presenting are welcome to contact our staff.

Staff provide educational information and resources about the risk factors contributing to heart attack and stroke, including the importance of lifestyle choices such as nutrition and exercise and their impact on heart disease risk.

A variety of immunizations and vaccines (such as flu, Tetanus, TDaP, pneumonia, and shingles) can be provided by AHF partners depending on availability and season.

Determines if you have breathing issues such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or pulmonary fibrosis by measuring the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.

Tests short-term memory related to Alzheimer's Disease using a number of tools and games. We also provide education about dementia.

An opportunity to speak with a dietitian and receive valuable information and resources on how to make healthy lifestyle changes. Poor nutrition or an unhealthy diet may lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, or other nutrition-related diseases.

Identifies tooth and gum disease and oral cancer by examining the inside of the mouth for sores and lesions. Education regarding the importance of periodic oral exams and risk factors for oral diseases is provided.

Provides a check for skin cancer and other skin problems.

A series of questions that will help you determine if you need further evaluation for sleep apnea — a serious condition affecting one out of five people, defined as pauses in breathing for 10 seconds or more while sleeping. Recent studies have identified sleep apnea as a risk factor for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, heart attack, and stroke.

Identifies any problems with your spinal alignment and educates you about the importance of proper spinal alignment for a healthy body.

Evaluates your mental wellness by asking questions about how you cope with life's stressors. Mental health professionals may be available to answer questions from attendees.

Checks how well you see at near and far distances by reading letters on basic eye charts. If you already wear glasses or contacts, wear them during this screening. A prescription for eyeglasses and/or contacts is not included; a review of eye health history and consulting with an eye health professional may be included depending on volunteer availability in your area.

The Hepatitis C virus attacks the liver, causing inflammation that can lead to scar tissue and slowly progress to liver disease. Over 3 million Americans are chronically infected, and close to half are not aware they are infected. Volunteers provide educational materials and answer questions.

Your kidneys may be small, but they perform many vital functions, including filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood. One in three American adults is at risk for kidney disease; the leading causes in the United States are diabetes and high blood pressure. Educational information is provided by volunteers and the National Kidney Foundation.