La Porte Regional Health System will host a Community Health Fair on Thursday, March 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the La Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007 Lincolnway, Lower Level, La Porte.Attendees may learn more about health topics ranging from diabetes awareness, dental hygiene, breast cancer, heart disease, diet (including information on how to read food nutrition labels), smoking cessation to bike safety, lead poisoning and more. Free blood pressure screenings and bone density scans will also be offered.
The event is sponsored in conjunction with Valparaiso University. Senior nursing students created and will present the information sessions. The fair is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call (219) 326-5487 or visit www.laportehealth.org.
--The Times
Posted in Local on Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:00 am Updated: 12:59 am.
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