SouthernCare Hospice to Host Health Fair, Blood Drive
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- SouthernCare Hospice will host a free health fair and blood drive Feb. 20 in support of American Heart Month. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will take place at the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Township Park.
Vendors will be available to provide free health screenings and information on heart health, nutrition and smoking cessation.
“The purpose of the health fair is to empower people with knowledge to prevent disease and manage their health," said Danielle Procopio, community relations director. "February is heart month, and heart disease in the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women. We hope the health fair will provide participants with the resources to live longer, healthier lives.”
The American Red Cross will collect blood throughout the event. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled by calling SouthernCare at 330 797 8940. The event is open to the public, and admission and health screenings are free.
For more information, call Procopio at 330 797 8940.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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