Join Bates County Memorial Hospital for our annual Health Fair! This year’s event features low-cost lab testing and imaging, free health screenings, healthcare information and demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with your local healthcare team.
Tuesday, October 6 | 3–7 p.m.
BCMH Education Center
615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO
Low-Cost Labs & Imaging
Lab testing: 5 tests for $20
The $20 panel includes:
- A1C
- Cholesterol
- Vitamin D
- TSH
- Glucose
Additional Testing:
- Men over 50 may add PSA for $2.50.
- New this year: Add testosterone for $10.
Carotid Artery Ultrasound: $60
Free Health Screenings
Free screenings will be available throughout the Health Fair, including:
- Blood Pressure
Check your blood pressure and learn more about healthy blood pressure levels. - Oxygen Level (SpO₂)
A quick screening to measure the oxygen level in your blood. - Carpal Tunnel Screening
Screening provided by an occupational therapist.
Meet Your Healthcare Team
Meet and Greet with Dr. Ethan Weeks, 5–6 p.m.
Meet Ethan Weeks, DO, and learn more about our newest physician joining Bates County Memorial Hospital’s Family Care Clinics.
Free Vision Screening & Eyeglasses with Missouri Lions Eye Mission Foundation & Butler Lions Club
Dr. David and Susie Miller, along with the Missouri Lions Eye Mission Foundation and Butler Lions Club, will provide free vision screenings and free eyeglasses.
The team will use a Spot Vision Screener along with additional screening equipment to evaluate vision needs and help match attendees with available recycled prescription eyeglasses when possible.
Additional screening equipment will include:
- Titmus machine: measures visual acuity, peripheral vision and color blindness
- Tonometer: measures eye pressure as part of glaucoma screening
They will also have prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses and sunglasses available at no cost to the public.
Health Information & Demonstrations
Information and resources will include:
- Advanced Directives
- Bates County Health Center
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Local Hospice Providers, including:
Heartland HospiceGood Shepherd HospiceHarbor Hospice - LifeFlight Eagle Membership
- Narcan Education with Breathe for Bre
- Giving Fore Living
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Specialty Clinics
- Grief Support Group
- Hands-on CPR training
- Patient/Family Advisory Council
- Dr. Adam Dains, Dentist
- Cologuard Information
- BCMH Patient Portal sign-up
- Weight Loss Warriors (formerly TOPS)
More participating organizations and activities will be added as details are confirmed.
Show Us Bates County | 2026 Community Photo Contest
See Bates County through your neighbors’ eyes. Visit the Health Fair to view the gallery of eligible photographs from the Show Us Bates County 2026 Community Photo Contest.
You’ll be able to:
- See the winning photographs
- View other eligible community submissions
- Vote for the People’s Choice Award
People’s Choice voting will be open during the Health Fair for eligible photographs that did not receive First, Second, Third or Honorable Mention awards.
Plan Your Visit
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: BCMH Education Center
Address: 615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730
Featured times:
Dr. Ethan Weeks Meet and Greet: 5–6 p.m.
Questions?
Contact Bates County Memorial Hospital at 660-200-7007.
