YWCA of Asheville to host free health fair Nov. 1

From a press release:

The YWCA of Asheville will host a free health fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This wellness event will offer glucose (blood sugar), cholesterol and blood pressure checks and BMI evaluation. Health education and screenings will be available including balance, hearing, and vision screening.

WNCAP and the Council on Aging will be there to provide information about their organizations. Pisgah Legal Services will educate individuals about the upcoming open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Mission Hospital will host a low-cost CPR class.

The event will be catered by Clingman Cafe and will include chair massage and other alternative wellness therapies.

All who are interested can call Susan Kettren, Director of Health and Wellness at 828-254-7206 ext. 215 to make an appointment or with questions.

Spanish interpreters will be available from 11 to 1 pm, and Spanish speakers can make an appointment or direct questions to Katie Souris, Coordinator of Preventive Health, at 828-254-7206 ext. 212.

About YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA of Asheville is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. We offer programs that bridge gaps in education, health care, child care and earning power. These programs include a Child Care Center, School-Age Program (After-School and Summer Camp), MotherLove (mentoring for teen moms), Drop-In Childcare (support for women improving their economic future), Preventive Health/Diabetes Wellness, Aquatics and the YWCA Club W Fitness Center. The YWCA has been in Asheville since 1907 and currently serves more than 2,500 families a year. Learn more at www.ywcaofasheville.org.

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