Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a Community Health Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Hospital's campus.
The festival is an expansion of the health fair programs the hospital has offered in the area since 2006, even before it opened in February of 2007.
"We are so proud to host a community-wide event that incorporates free screenings with participation from so many community organizations," said Beverly Miller, director of Community Relations for the bospital.
Banks and Shane will perform for the crowd, there will be plenty of activities for children (including face painting, tattoos and a bouncy house) in addition to the many screenings that will be offered.
Physicians, including primary care, specialists and surgeons will be on hand to provide free screenings and information, including: vision, glucose, BMI Measurement, blood pressure, ABI (Ankle Brachial Index), asthma screening, oxygen level, skin cancer screening, pulmonary function tests, foot screenings, free AHA Friends & Family CPR Class
Talk with physicians and get information about urology, allergies, colon health, joint replacement, Bariatric surgery, OB/GYN topics, cardiac health, medication interactions, mammogram information and scheduling, UFE information.
In addition to the wide range of health related topics, many community organizations will participate, including: Johns Creek Fire Department, Johns Creek Police Department – K9 Unit Demonstrations, LifeSouth Blood Drive, Rural Metro Ambulance, Johns Creek Women's Society, Boy Scout Troop 3143, face painting, tattoos, graffiti and spin art for children.
For more information, please visit emoryjohnscreek.com
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