Health care expenses can be overwhelming, especially for those without insurance. Fear of financial burden can lead patients to delay needed care, which can result in serious medical consequences.
To meet the needs of the uninsured, Mile Bluff Medical Center regularly hosts health fairs. The events offer patients free testing for blood pressure, blood sugar and hearing; and for a small fee, cholesterol checks are also provided. Attendees receive immediate results, and then meet with Mile Bluff health professionals who provide education about each patient’s risks for various health conditions.
Catherine is one of the many individuals who takes advantage of these events. During one health fair, she disclosed that because she had no insurance, she hadn’t visited her doctor in years. Upon learning this, the Mile Bluff team connected Catherine with the Wisconsin Well Woman Program. She was able to receive a free check-up and a screening mammogram – which led to a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer. Catherine received treatment and is now a cancer survivor...all because she went to one of Mile Bluff’s health fairs!
Catherine still attends Mile Bluff’s events regularly. When she does, she is sure to remind the staff of how they saved her life.  “I’m so grateful for the care I received at Mile Bluff,” says Catherine. “Without them, I don’t know where I would be.”
Mile Bluff is proud to provide services that allow patients to focus on maintaining their wellness, rather than worrying about their ability to pay for medical care.