Sawtooth Mountain Clinic FISH study still seeking participants

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is still seeking volunteers to participate in their study on mercury, fish consumption and women of child-bearing age along the North Shore. WTIP volunteer Marnie McMillan spoke with Joyce Klees and Pat McCann on North Shore Morning.

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Fish are Important for Superior Health (FISH) Project
Make the most of the health benefits of eating fish, and lower exposure to mercury for you and your family.

Needed: Women Age 16 to 50 to Participate in the FISH Project
      *One hour appointments: free and confidential.
      *Blood test for levels of healthful fatty acids in fish and for mercury contamination    
       from fish.
      *Learn how to choose the best fish for healthy eating.
Participants who complete the visit will receive a Visa gift card.
To register as a participant or for more information, call:
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic at 218-387-2330 or
Grand Portage Health Service at 218-475-2235
And ask for a FISH Coordinator
 
Women, age 16 to 50, who live in or near Cook County
Minors need parental consent in order to participate
 
See FISH Project Video online at:   www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org
For more information or to enroll at other times call Sawtooth Mountain Clinic at 218-387-2330 and ask for a FISH Coordinator