MRH Health Fair Connects Community with Free Screenings and Local Healthcare Experts

Event features specialty service line booths, affordable blood testing, and opportunities to learn about healthcare services available close to home

MONTROSE, Colo. (July 14, 2026) – Montrose Regional Health’s annual Blood Draws and Health Fair returns Aug. 1-8, culminating in a free community Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Montrose Pavilion. The event offers free skin spot checks, hearing screenings, and oral cancer screenings, along with opportunities to connect with local healthcare experts, learn about MRH specialty services, and access affordable blood testing.

The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Community members will have the opportunity to visit booths hosted by many of MRH’s specialty service lines and learn more about the programs, services, and resources available through MRH.

Participating departments include the Digestive Health Center, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, Spine & Pain Center, Urology Clinic, Cardiology, San Juan Cancer Center, Family Center, Mountain View Therapy, Medical Imaging, and other programs. Caregivers will be available to answer questions, provide educational information, and help community members better understand treatment options, specialty programs, and support services available through MRH.

“Many people know the event for the discounted blood draws, but the Health Fair offers much more than laboratory testing,” said Katie Klossner, director of marketing and public relations at Montrose Regional Health. “We want people to leave with a better understanding of their health and a greater awareness of the healthcare services available close to home.”

For more than 37 years, MRH’s annual Blood Draws and Health Fair has helped thousands of community members take a proactive approach to their health through affordable laboratory testing, early detection, and health education.

Participants can choose from a variety of discounted laboratory tests, including the popular HealthScreen Panel, which provides a broad overview of cholesterol, thyroid function, kidney and liver function, iron levels, electrolytes, and other key health indicators. Additional testing options include an Advanced Lipid Panel, hemoglobin A1c, PSA screening, vitamin testing, hormone testing, blood typing, and more.

Blood draws will be offered at multiple locations throughout the region:

Due to ongoing wildfire response efforts in Ouray County, the Ridgway Event Center is currently serving as an incident command center. The Aug. 1 blood draw event remains scheduled as planned; however, participants are encouraged to visit montrosehealth.com/healthfair for the latest updates regarding event locations and schedules.

Online registration is encouraged for all blood draw locations at montrosehealth.com/healthfair to reduce wait times and streamline check-in. Walk-ins will not be accepted Aug. 5 or 6. Event updates, including any wildfire-related changes, will be posted at montrosehealth.com/healthfair.

MRH extends sincere thanks to its 2026 Health Fair sponsors: Alpine Bank, Elevate, Mountain West Insurance, and TEI Rock Drills.

For those participating in blood draws, a 12-hour fast is recommended. Participants should drink plenty of water and continue taking medications as usual. Those using hormone creams or hormone sublingual tablets should not apply or take them on the morning of their blood draw.

For full event details and registration, visit montrosehealth.com/healthfair. Those needing assistance with registration may also call 1-800-217-5866.