Students use their skills to encourage healthy learning and living at Community Health Fair

Community members are invited to make a change to a healthier lifestyle on Saturday, March 1, when Georgia Southern University’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the East Georgia Regional Medical Center co-sponsor a Community Health Fair. The fair will take place at the Medical Center on Fair Road from 8-11:30 a.m. Students from the School of Nursing and the Department of Health and Kinesiology will be available to provide a variety of health screenings including:

• Bone Density
• Blood Pressure
• Pulmonary Function
• Flexibility and Balance
• Glucose
• Stroke
• Hemoglobin
• Body Fat Analysis
• With an appointment, the following screenings are available:
• Cholesterol
• Carotid Ultrsound
• Prostate Exam
• Diabetic Foot Screening

Appointments may be made by calling (912) 486-1132 to reserve a time. Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.