A1C screening set for Feb. 23 in Dover

A blood pressure check also is included

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital will host an A1C screening at the Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured.

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Published February 9, 2026 - 5:00 a.m. Modified February 13, 2026 - 11:18 a.m.

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital will host an A1C screening from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured, 420 Reeves Ave., Suite D, Dover.

The screening includes a non-fasting fingerstick test that measures average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. A blood pressure check also is included.

The cost is $10, payable by cash or check. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.

To register, call 330-602-0779. For a full schedule of events, visit UnionHospital.org/Events.

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