Public Market to host 4th annual free Women's Health Screening Fair, Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Partners and supporters of the fair include University of Rochester Medical Center, Wegmans, MVP Health Care, Excellus, M&T Bank, Presentation Source, Verizon Wireless, Canadaigua National Bank & Trust, Rochester Woman Magazine, 94.1 The Zone, 93.3 Fickle, WARM 101.3.
“We are proud to support this impactful health fair for women and to make use of the Rochester Public Market in this beneficial way,” Mayor Thomas S. Richards stated in news release announcing the Fair. “This annual Women’s Health Screening Fair at the Market is an excellent opportunity to bring resources to the women who need them most. I sincerely thank the University of Rochester Medical Center, and especially Dr. Woods, for their hands-on community involvement.”
Screenings
The free screenings at the fair include:
- Asthma
- AIDS/HIV
- Osteoporosis
- Breast health
- Cardiac Health
- Colon Cancer
- Dental
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Kidney function
- Blood lead levels
- Skin cancer screeing
- Smoking cessation options
- Stroke
Information Booths
There will also be health-related information booths at the fair:
- Ask the MD
- Ask the OB-GYN
- Ask the Nutritionist
- Ask the Pharmacist
- Health Care Insurance Coverage
For More information about this event, call 585-428-6907.