Rep. Durkin, Sen. Curran Hold Senior Health Fair In Lemont

LEMONT, IL — House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and State Senator John Curran will host a free Senior Health Fair in Lemont. The fair will be held Aug. 22 at the CORE Fitness Center, 16050 W. 127th St. There will be over 60 vendors at the event, which will provide screenings and give helpful information to seniors.

"Being able to provide this service is just a small way we can empower, inform and care for our senior citizen community," Curran said in a release. "I'm looking forward to partnering with Leader Durkin to bring together a number of service providers, resources and screenings into one place for senior citizens to utilize, explore and pursue."

The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. According to a release, free screenings will be available for attendees, including blood pressure, hearing and fall prevention screenings, along with free colon cancer kits and "Ask the Doctor." There will also be a medication disposal box on-site to collect your unused and outdated prescription drugs.

"This is a great option for seniors in our communities to take care of important tasks for their health and safety all in one easy location," Durkin said in a release. "In addition to taking advantage of essential services, health care professionals can provide updates from the medical field and answer important questions."

There is no registration or entrance fee.

Full list of participants includes: AAA Chicago, Adduci Insurance, AgeOptions, AL-Anon Family Group, Alvernia Manor Senior Living, Alzheimers Association, Americans for Better Hearing, AMITA Health, Athletico, Autumn Leaves Oswego, BEBD Medical Telehealth, BrightStar Naperville, Catholic Charities of Joliet, Citizens Utility Board, College of DuPage Nursing School, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Deputy State Home Care Ombudsman, DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk, DuPage County Health Department, DuPage County Senior Citizens Council, DuPage County Sheriffs Office, DuPage County States Attorneys Office, DuPage County Veterans Assistance Commission, Enrollment Specialist, Forest Preserve of DuPage County, Franciscan Village, Futurity First, Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook, Home for Life Advantage, Home Helpers, IlliniCare Health, Illinois Department on Aging, Illinois Retina Associates, Illinois Secretary of State Organ Donor Program, Illinois State Police, Juice Plus, King-Bruwaert House, Lemont Fire Protection District, Lemont Park District, Lemont Police Department, Lemont Public Library, Lemont SALT, Lemont Township, MRSA Survivors Network, National Ovarian Coalition Coalition, Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Office of the Illinois Comptroller, Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, Office of the Illinois Treasurer, PACE , Palos Hospital, PLOWS Council on Aging, RTA, Senior Solutions, Silver Cross Hospital, Soarella, T.O.P.S., University of Illinois Rehabilitation Science, Waddell & Reed, Wellspring Healthcare Services, West Suburban Community Pantry, and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago South Suburban Center.