From staff reports
This year will mark the 45th year the New Bethlehem Civic Club has sponsored the AMBA Blood Screening program as a community service in New Bethlehem.
The focus of the program is preventative health maintenance. Thirty-five tests are provided.
A 13-hour fast is recommended prior to the test.
For those participants planning to have an optional test, a separate prescription from a physician is required.
The blood screening program will be held from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Redbank Valley High School cafeteria, 920 Broad Street, State Route 28, New Bethlehem. The tests are offered for a minimal cost of $42 plus a $5 donation to the Civic Club.
Participants are required to provide a driver’s license or some form of identification.
Several changes are in effect again for this year’s program. Screening is by appointment only there will be no walk-ins allowed.
Participants are required to wear a mask and social distancing will be observed. Also, the number of participants in the cafeteria will be limited.
In case of inclement weather, the club requests you stay in your vehicle until the time of your appointment. Since the program is still operating under COVID rules, refreshments will not be provided.
To make an appointment, call (800) 234-8888 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (814) 275-1906.