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Free Health Screenings!

Available during the Health & Wellness Fair April 29 at the Sterling Community Center

Saturday, April 29th 9 am to 2 pm health care professionals will offer free vision and hearing exams in addition to free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, weight and BMI. Information on nutrition, oral health, diabetes, women’s health, and prenatal care will also be provided.

This community event brings together representatives from more than 30 nonprofit and health organizations to ensure Sterling residents have access to quality health resources including information and counseling services to combat smoking, drug addiction and domestic violence.

INVOA Blood Mobile will be onsite to accept blood donations. Other organizations in attendance include the Loudoun Health Department, Catholic Charities, Good Shepherd Alliance, Legal Services, Area Agency on Aging, Commuter Services, Salvation Army, Fire and Rescue, Sheriff’s Department, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services, Wegmans, YMCA, and the Mobile HopeFood pantry.

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Event organizer Ken Courter said, “This effort exemplifies the spirit of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors. This is a huge opportunity for our local citizens to meet health and wellness professionals during a fun community event. I am amazed and humbled by the outpouring of support from the local health community."

The Health Fair is a result of the tremendous support received from Board Supervisor Koran T. Saines and Board Chair Phyllis Randall. Those interested in volunteering for the day’s event can email ken@kencourter.com

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Volunteer Organizers include Ashburn & Sterling Rotary, St. David’s Episcopal Church-Brotherhood of St. Andrew, INMED Partnerships for Children.

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