Residents to be in study

Marion County has been selected to be part of a major national study by the Centers for Disease Control.

Randomly selected participants in the county will receive free health exams and lab tests valued at more than $5,000 as well as personalized health reports, including screening for environmental exposures. Reimbursement for transportation and child care will be provided.

Participation in National Health and Nutrition Examination will be voluntary and confidential. Information is available at cdc.gov/ncs/nhanes and (301) 458-4573.