WesternU to provide free health screenings, information

Western University of Health Sciences will provide free health screenings and information during the fourth annual Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the New Direction Community Church, 1100 E. Holt Ave, Pomona, Calif. 91767.

Faculty and students from the colleges of optometry, dental medicine, podiatric medicine, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and allied health professions will provide free vision screenings; structural exams and treatment; dental screenings; foot exams; balance, strength testing and flexibility; blood sugar/diabetes screenings; blood pressure screenings; body mass index calculations; nutrition and exercise information; heart information and pet information.

Prescription interaction advice will also be available. Please bring all medications, vitamins and herbal remedies you are taking to get advice regarding possible interactions.

The WesternU Student Government Association, New Direction Community Church, Sugar Shane Mosley’s Diamonds Love Foundation, Claremont Toyota and Valley Vista Services are sponsoring the fair.

For more information, please contact (909) 469-5340 or SGA-Secretary@westernu.edu.