Roper St. Francis Offers Community Health Fair:

Screenings and Exams Open To Public

Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) will sponsor a Community Health Fair Thursday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Roper St. Francis Medical Services Goose Creek, 149 St. James Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.

A variety of health and wellness screenings and information will be offered. These include:

• Lung and Respiratory Testing
• Cholesterol*/Glucose *
• Cancer Risk Assessment
• Stroke Risk Assessment
• Blood Pressure Screening
• Osteoporosis Screening and Education

*3-4 hours fasting preferred. Available on first come first serve basis.

Michelle Dressler-Lomano, M.Aud., will be on hand offering hearing testing. Food and nutrition education will also be available.

"I encourage area residents to take advantage of these free screenings and this valuable health information," said Scott Broome, Administrator, Roper St. Francis Medical Center Berkeley and Goose Creek. "Promoting community health and wellness is an important part of our mission at Roper St. Francis Healthcare."

For more information on this health fair or upcoming events, please call 402-CARE (2273).