Blood screenings draw scores to delayed health fair

Area residents made their way out to Sidney Regional Medical Center early Saturday morning for an opportunity to receive discounted blood screenings to help keep tabs on their health for conditions such as high cholesterol and diabetes.

“For many people, this is the one time during the year when they can actually get blood screenings done,” SRMC registered nurse Tammy Meier said. “The community really looks forward to when we do this.”

The blood screenings, offered in partnership with non-profit 9Health, were originally set to take place during the SRMC’s annual health fair at the Cheyenne Cou...