PHILADELPHIA – For the second year, nurses at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center have gathered experts in health and wellness together for a free community health fair in West Philadelphia. Last year, more than 265 children, adults and seniors attended the event. This year, people can attend the free “Spring into Health Community Day” to receive blood pressure and diabetes screenings, HIV testing, nutritional and smoking cessation counseling, pharmaceutical medication review, physical fitness, stress management tips and more. In addition, there will be cultural performances, face painting, light food and giveaways throughout the afternoon. The event is free and open to the public.
WHERE: |
Saunders Park
Powelton Avenue at 39th Streets
(Across from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Emergency Department entrance)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Directions and Parking information available online. |
WHEN: |
Saturday, April 17, 2009
12PM – 4PM |
WHO: |
Please call in advance to arrange interviews with:
- Penn Presbyterian critical care nurse Shonta Collins, RN, BSN, MPA, Founder and President of Explorers Sans Frontières (ESF), a grass roots organization supporting underserved populations in both the local and global community.
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