EVANSTON — The Uinta County Commission unanimously approved a wellness contract with Wyoming Health Fairs for optional health testing of Uinta County employees at the Uinta County Health Fair at their meeting on Tuesday of this week.

This is coupled with a recent announcement by the Uinta County Public Health to schedule blood draws.

The recent report by the county has set April 21-23, for the blood draws in Bridger Valley. According to the report, “Wyoming Health Fairs realizes what an important tool this event is for the people of Uinta County and the surrounding area, so, they have scheduled the Community Draw.”

The draws will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will be held at C-O Dental, Urie, on Highway 414.

People can call 307-679-5188 to schedule an appointment or from more information from Susan Dasher. She can also be reached at sdasher2011@live.com. Also, the department is recommending people who want their blood drawn to schedule their appointment online at https://whf.as.me. They have also issued a caution that Wyoming Health Fairs have indicated walk-ins may face long wait times.

The blood draws will still be working around the established Covid-19 safety such as distancing and wearing masks. If someone doesn’t have a mask, one will be provided. Also, a reminder that fasting for 12 hours prior to the blood draw is recommended, unless you are diabetic. Drink plenty of water and take your medications as usual.

Results will be available by mail only for 2022. People can also request a copy of their results can be faxed to their healthcare practitioners.

In other action Tuesday, the commission set in motion plans for dust abatement on county roads for the summer They approved approve an agreement with Dustbusters for $95 per ton of dust suppressant using CMAQ grant funds as requested by Saralee Gross, Road and Bridge. In addition, they also approved a second agreement with Dustbusters for $95 per ton of dust suppressant using county road funds.