County Health Department to Hold Screenings at Manchester Library Wednesday

Representatives from the Ocean County Health Department will pay a visit to Manchester's county library branch on Wednesday for a free health seminar and screenings.

The Live Healthy Ocean County program, run by the health department, will perform blood pressure, stroke risk and osteoporosis screenings at the branch from 12:45 to 2 p.m., according to library spokesman Lawrence Meegan. 

"High blood pressure, stroke and osteoporosis are health conditions that can be prevented by making lifestyle modifications," Meegan said in a news release. "Participants will learn the risk factors and techniques used to avoid those conditions."

The screenings will be performed by nurses who will also be available to answer questions, according to Meegan. 

The library also hosts other health programs — on Friday, Aug. 17, representatives from Horizon Healthcare will stop by on the Blue to You Van from 9 to 11 a.m. to provide information on healthy living and answer policy questions. 

For more information, call the library at 732-657-7600.