Marshall Health Network announces community events, screenings for April 2026 | Features/Entertainment

Wellness Blood Profiles: Marshall Health Network is offering low-cost wellness blood profiles that can be used to help understand a person’s general health. The profile includes 29 different tests, such as glucose, cholesterol and calcium, and is available for $25. Additional tests are available, with the purchase of a blood profile, for hemoglobin A1C, Vitamin B12, a Urinalysis and thyroid-stimulating hormone at an additional cost of $10 per test. A Vitamin D test, Progesterone, Estradiol, Thyroid Panel or Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test can also be added to the profile for an additional $15. Lab work should be performed while fasting. No appointment is required. 20th Street Professional Building, 1115 20th St., Huntington, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (except holidays). St. Mary’s Medical Campus Ironton, 1408 Campbell Drive, Ironton. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (except holidays)

Vascular Screenings: Screenings are available for peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery and abdominal aortic aneurysm. The cost is $45 for each test or $99 for all three tests. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. Screenings are by appointment only. Vascular Lab, St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute, first floor, Monday-Friday (except holidays). To schedule an appointment: 304-526-1492.

CT Coronary Calcium Scan: Coronary calcium scoring is a low-dose CT scan that provides non-invasive screening of the coronary arteries for calcium deposits. People who should consider the test include those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, high levels of stress or a strong family history of heart disease. Screening cost is $79 and is by appointment only. Monday-Friday (except holidays). To schedule an appointment: Cabell Huntington Hospital: 304.526.2125; St. Mary’s Medical Center: 304-526-1492; Rivers Health: 304-675-6257; HIMG: 304-528-4600 ext. 8961.

COPD Community Screening Program: Community members experiencing shortness of breath, a chronic cough or other respiratory symptoms are encouraged to schedule a simple spirometry screening. Screenings are available by appointment. Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover the cost. St. Mary’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2900 First Ave., Huntington. Monday-Friday (except holidays). To schedule an appointment, call 304-399-7402.

Free Foot Screenings: Free screenings include an exam, health education and giveaways for people with foot-related concerns or those having difficulty caring for them. Registered nurses will provide screenings. St. Mary’s Wound and Hyperbaric Center, Ground Floor of St. Mary’s Medical Center, 9 to 11 a.m. More information: 304-399-7450.

Navigating Grief: This free, four-week session is for anyone who has experienced a loss. Learn how to manage through grief more effectively and meet other people who are experiencing the same emotions. The sessions are free, but registration is required. St. Mary’s Center for Education, Breakout Room 1, 2849 Fifth Ave., Huntington, from noon to 1 p.m. To register, call 304-526-1188.

Breastfeeding Support Group: This free support group takes place virtually the first Monday of each month. Facilitated by a Lactation Specialist, this informal setting is a great way for new moms to exchange information and experiences about breastfeeding. Virtual. Visit marshallhealthnetwork.org/community and click on event. 6 p.m. More information: 304-526-BABY.

Bariatric Support Group: This free support group offers the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences and explore strategies that support emotional well-being throughout your bariatric journey. Marshall Health Network’s Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) Center for Surgical Weight Control, Conference Room, 1115 20th St., Huntington at 6 p.m. For more information, call 304-399-4125.

Walk-In Wednesday at St. Mary’s: Prospective job candidates are invited to participate in walk-in interviews for all clinical and non-clinical openings at Marshall Health Network — St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC), St. Mary’s Medical Management, HIMG and Scott Orthopedic Center. Applicants should bring a resume and may receive a conditional offer of employment the same day. SMMC Human Resources and HIMG Front Desk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, 304-526-1944.

Better Breather’s Club: This free support group helps members learn better ways to cope with lung conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. Led by a trained facilitator, these in-person adult support groups give you the tools you need to live the best quality of life you can. St. Mary’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, 2900 First Ave., Huntington at 4:15 p.m. For more information, reach out to Rhonda Sheridan at [email protected] or 304-399-7402.

Breast Cancer Support Group: This support group meets the second Thursday of each month and is for patients with breast cancer, breast cancer survivors and their loved ones. The event is free, but registration is required. 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Conference Center, 2849 Fifth Ave., Huntington. To register: 304-526-8221.

Perinatal Bereavement Support Group: This group meets the second Thursday of each month and is dedicated to supporting parents who have experienced the loss of a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Support group discussion and resources are focused on helping families cope with their loss. Registration is not required. Virtual. Visit marshallhealthnetwork.org/community and click on event. 6:30 p.m.

American Heart Association Heart Walk: Join us for the Huntington Heart Walk for a day of fun and celebration. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the walk scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. at Ritter Park. To register, visit heart.org/HuntingtonWalk.

Diabetes and Weight Management Support Group: Led by health care professionals, each session focuses on a different topic to help patients and families better understand and manage diabetes and weight-related concerns. Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center, 1249 15th Street, Huntington, Residents Conference Room 2070 at 5 p.m.

Spring Senior Health Fair: Marshall Health Network has teamed up with The Opportunity Co. to offer a variety of free health screenings for senior adults, including blood pressure, oral cancer, COPD and lung cancer, diabetic foot, Alzheimer’s, PSA, hearing and vision and more. Wayne Senior Center, 40 Bridge St., Wayne from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

See, Test & Treat Event: This free event offers free pap smears and mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women in the community. Attendees can also enjoy some pampering and light refreshments. Registration is required. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at faithhealthappalachia.org/see-test-treat. Locations:

• St. Mary’s Breast Center at Edwards Cancer Institute, 2860 Third Ave., Huntington
• Edwards Cancer Institute at Rivers Health, 2520 Valley Dr., Point Pleasant
• Cabell Huntington Breast Center, Ground Floor, Shell Medical Pavilion, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington

Marshall Medical Outreach: Marshall Medical Outreach (MMO) is a student-led free mobile health clinic that takes place one Saturday each month in downtown Huntington, West Virginia. MMO provides free medical care to the homeless, unemployed and those at risk for homelessness in our city. Huntington City Mission, 1012 7th Ave., Huntington from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Senior Health Fair at Huntington Mall: Community members can connect with Marshall Health Network experts for senior health information and free screenings. The event will also feature the Ageless in Bloom fashion show, highlighting models age 50 and older, at 1 p.m. Huntington Mall from noon to 2 p.m.

Rivers Health Cancer Support Group: We invite patients, families and friends to join a free monthly support group hosted by the Marshall Rural Psychiatry Residency Program. Facilitated by trained psychiatry residents, the group is designed to help participants navigate some of the challenges a cancer diagnosis can bring. Light refreshments will be provided. Rivers Health, Buxton Conference Room, 2520 Valley Drive, Point Pleasant from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 304-691-1500.

Breastfeeding 101: Techniques for successful breastfeeding are taught by a certified lactation consultant during this free, virtual class. Sessions are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month and are open to all nursing mothers. Registration is required. Virtual, from 6 to 7 p.m. To register: 304-526-BABY (2229).

Oral Cancer Screening: April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Marshall Dentistry & Oral Surgery is hosting a free oral cancer screening. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Stop by for your free screening. Marshall Health Network’s Cabell Huntington Hospital atrium, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 304-399-6662.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Your donation saves lives. Donors are asked to bring a photo ID or donor card to the drive. Walk-ins are welcome. Cabell Huntington Hospital, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oral Cancer Screening: April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Marshall Dentistry & Oral Surgery is hosting a free oral cancer screening. Walk-ins are welcome. Stop by for your free screening. Marshall Health-Teays Valley, 300 Corporate Center Drive, Scott Depot, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Marshall Wellness and Longevity Conference: This conference, hosted by Marshall University, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health Network, will provide attendees with strategies to advance well-being for themselves, their workplace and those they serve. St. Mary’s Conference Center, 2849 Fifth Ave., Huntington from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at marshallwellness2026.eventbrite.com.