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Senior Services is hosting a Heart Wise Health Fair from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14 at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. The event will include heart health and wellness information, free massages, food samples, screenings, and giveaways. This event is free and no registration is required.

Attendees can participate in cholesterol and blood sugar level screenings between 8-10 a.m. The cholesterol panel includes screenings for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose. Attendees should fast eight to 12 hours prior to the screening for best results. The cost for the cholesterol screening is $15. The A1C screening measures average blood sugar over three months and no fasting is required. The cost for the A1C screening is $20. 

Following the health fair, Ballad Health is sponsoring a free “Love Your Heart Lunch” from noon-1 p.m. Nurse Practitioner Spencer Maden will serve as guest speaker and will provide tips on how to maintain a healthy heart.

Preregistration is required for lab tests and lunch. Please call 423-434-6237.

CONTACT:    Deb Fogle, senior services manager
                             Parks and Recreation
                             423-434-6231

 

 

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