Asbury United Methodist Church Community Health Fair Offers Affordable Screenings and Wellness Resources

Low-cost wellness screenings

Community members are invited to take charge of their health at the Asbury United Methodist Church Community Health Fair, taking place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at 4257 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown.

Sponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church with health services provided by WVU Medicine, the event will offer affordable health screenings, wellness education, community resources, and opportunities to connect with healthcare professionals.

From 8 to 10 a.m., attendees can participate in community wellness screenings at discounted rates. Available screenings include:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) with automated differential, $10
  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), $20
  • Lipid (cholesterol) panel, $15
  • PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) screening for men, $20
  • Vitamin D screening, $30
  • Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes screening), $15
  • TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test, $20
  • Hepatitis C antibody screening, $20
  • Vitamin B12 screening, $20
  • Colorectal screening kit, $25

Pre-registration and payment are required for discounted screenings, with a registration deadline of Sept. 29, 2026. To register, click here. Screening results will be available through MyWVUChart and mailed directly to participants' homes.

In addition to screening opportunities, the health fair will feature a variety of free wellness activities and resources, including:

  • Cancer education and prevention information provided by the WVU Cancer Institute at Berkeley Medical Center
  • Blood pressure screenings
  • Health and wellness information
  • Community health vendors
  • Refreshments

Attendees will also have access to Bonnie’s Bus, WVU Medicine's mobile mammography unit, which will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 304-264-1287, ext. 231739.

Vendors at the fair will include: WVU Medicine Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, The Health Plan, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), the Children's Mobile Crisis Unit, Goodwill, Community Alternatives to Violence, WIC, WVU Medicine Cancer Institute at Berkeley Medical Center, West Virginia Alzheimer's Association, Panhandle Home Health, Community Markets, Wellpoint, Hearing Life, and others.

The Community Health Fair is designed to make preventive healthcare more accessible while providing valuable information and resources to help individuals and families maintain their health and well-being. Don't miss out on our speakers who will be covering a wide-range of healthcare topics. View the schedule below:

 

For more information about the event, email [email protected] or call 304-264-1223.

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