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Event:
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World Diabetes Day Health Screenings
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Date:
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Friday, November 14th, 2025
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Time:
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10:00 AM − 2:00 PM
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Location:
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Fountain Clinic
111 Jefferson Street
Marshall, MI
Phone: 2697810952
https://oaklawnhospital.org/event/22051/
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Cost:
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Free
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Contact:
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The Fountain Clinic
Phone: 2697810952
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Description:
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Oaklawn, Fountain Clinic, and
Hemmingsen Drug
Store partner
to host free screening event
for World Diabetes Day
Marshall, MI —
In recognition
of World Diabetes Day,
Oaklawn’s Diabetes Education
team, the
Fountain Clinic, and
Hemmingsen Drug Store
will co-
host a community health
screenings
event on Friday,
November 14, from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. at the Fountain
Clinic, located
at 111 N.
Jefferson Street. Suite 1, in
Marshall.
This public event invites
community members to stop by
for a
variety of health
screenings and services,
including:
• A1C tests (a simple
blood test that measures
average blood
sugar levels
over the past 2–3 months used
in diagnosing type 2 diabetes)
• Blood
sugar checks
• Blood pressure checks
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Flu and COVID vaccines
(Please bring your
insurance
card, no co-pays apply)
• Foot
care screenings
The event will also feature
refreshments provided by
Pastrami Joe’s
and
opportunities to connect with
local
healthcare professionals
and wellness
resources.
“We’re excited to partner with
Oaklawn to bring these
services together
under one
roof for World Diabetes Day,”
said Mary Jo Byrne, Fountain
Clinic
Executive Director.
“Our goal is to help
community
members take small, proactive
steps toward better health.”
“Nearly
half of all Americans
have either diabetes or
prediabetes. Hemmingsen Drug
Store is
proud to be a part of
this event that empowers
our
neighbors with tools to manage
their
health.” Chris Munden,
R.Ph./President
Hemmingsen
Drug Store.
“Diabetes
awareness and
prevention start with
education and early
detection,” said Jason
Cole,
Program Quality Coordinator,
Oaklawn Diabetes Education.
“By offering
screenings like
A1C tests and providing
guidance on healthy habits, we
hope to
empower people to
better understand and
manage
their health.”
While all
screenings and
wellness services are offered
at no cost, insurance will be
billed for flu
and COVID
vaccinations, so please bring
your insurance card. However,
no co-pays
or out-of-pocket
costs will be charged to
participants. This event is
supported by the
Marshall
Community Foundation (MCF) and
the Senior Millage Allocation
Committee,
whose funding helps
make community health
events
like this possible.
For more
information, contact
the Fountain Clinic at (269)
781-0952 or visit
https://oaklawnhospital.org/ev
ent/22051/.
About Oaklawn Diabetes
Education
Oaklawn Diabetes Education
offers comprehensive
outpatient services
designed
to empower individuals in
managing and preventing
diabetes. The
program provides
both individual and group
instruction, tailored to meet
the unique
needs of each
participant. Certified
Diabetes Care and Education
Specialists
(CDCES)
collaborate closely with
patients,
their
endocrinologists, and primary
care
providers to develop
personalized care plans.
These
plans encompass education on
blood glucose monitoring,
nutrition,
physical activity,
medication management, and
stress reduction. The program
is accredited
by the
Association of Diabetes Care
and
Education Specialist
(ADCES), ensuring high-
quality, evidence-based care.
Services are
available to
individuals with diabetes or
those at risk, aiming to
enhance health
outcomes and
quality of life.
About
Fountain Clinic
Founded in 1992, the Fountain
Clinic is a nonprofit
healthcare provider
located in
downtown Marshall, Michigan.
The clinic offers primary
medical and dental
care to
individuals who are uninsured
or
underinsured, with
household incomes at or
below
250% of the federal poverty
level.
Services include
routine medical exams, dental
cleanings, A1C and blood
pressure
screenings, flu
vaccines, mental health
support, and prescription
assistance. The
clinic also
administers the Calhoun County
Senior Millage dental and
prescription
programs. Staffed
by a dedicated team of nurse
practitioners, registered
nurses, dental
hygienists, and
support staff, the Fountain
Clinic operates with the
support of
volunteers and
community donors.
About Hemmingsen Drug
Store
Hemmingsen Drug Store has been
proudly serving the Marshall
community
and surrounding
areas for over a century. As a
locally owned, independent
pharmacy,
Hemmingsen’s is
committed to providing
personalized service, expert
medication
guidance, and a
friendly, hometown experience.
In addition to prescription
services,
Hemmingsen Drug
Store offers vaccinations,
over-the-counter products,
medical
supplies, and unique
gift items. Conveniently
located in downtown Marshall,
Hemmingsen’s continues to
uphold its
long-standing
tradition of caring for the
health and well-being of the
community.
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More Info:
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https://oaklawnhospital.org/event/22051/
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