Parsippany Teachers to Host Community Health Fair at PAL Building

Inside they classroom they’re teaching students, and outside, they’re helping the community at large.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association is set to host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Police Athletic League building at 33 Baldwin Road, rain or shine.

Those who attend will be offered a wide variety of free services, ranging from glucose and cancer screenings to helpful tips on fire prevention, first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness, the PTHEA said in a statement.

Participating organizations and their services include:

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Health Department: Free blood pressure screenings, literature and advice about EMS, pest control, limited free first aid kits;
• Morristown Hospital: Free glucose screenings for residents 18 years and older, information about cancer screenings;
• Faster ER: Literature and advice about immunizations; fire prevention and home safety
• American Red Cross: Information and advice about first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness;
• American Cancer Society: Information about cancer screenings;
• St. Clare’s Hospital: Mental health screenings, breast cancer screenings, thyroid screenings, dietician consultations;
• Optical Academy: Discounted eye exams and eyeware ($30/exam, $ 29+/glasses). Reservation necessary. https://www.optical-academy.com/events/parsippany-pal/

The event is open to the public at large.

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