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The sponsors -- Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital, Logan County Health Department, Lincoln Park
District and The Christian Village -- hope the fair will bring
attention to a variety of women's health issues.
Participants can take advantage of a number of free health
screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat, and
flexibility and posture.
Discounted memberships for the Lincoln Park District Fitness
Center will be available for people who sign up at the health fair.
"Our goal is to educate women about preventing disease, improving
health and encouraging women to take simple steps that will help
them live longer, healthier, happier lives. The information that
will be presented is relevant to women of all ages," said Marcia
Cook, community nurse liaison at The Christian Village.
Several local health professionals will be available to answer
questions, including ALMH dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale, Lincoln
Park District fitness director Stephanie Winter, Christian Village
physical therapist Ron Pollett, occupational therapist Sandy Rives
and registered nurse Sarah Cook. Representatives from the Illinois
Breast and Cervical Cancer program and the Illinois Diabetes
Prevention and Control Program will also take part in the fair.
The event will also include refreshments, giveaways and door
prizes.
For more information about the health fair, call Marcia Cook at
217-732-2189.
[Text from file received from
The
Christian Village]
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