Free Winter Health Tune Up Event Offers Free Screenings
Saturday, Nov. 3 at Clarkson West from 9 to 11 a.m.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to get
a Winter Health Tune Up, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., at its
location in the Clarkson West Medical Center building at 144th and Center
streets near the Oak View Mall.
Sponsored by UNMC, the open house will feature a variety of free activities
including health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, skin cancer,
glaucoma, vision, hearing and osteoporosis. Free flu shots will be available
for those at higher risk of developing complications from influenza (flu).
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), those
at highest risk include those over 65, those who are immunosuppressed,
have lung disease and asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.
Physical therapists will do grip strength testing and balance testing
for children, as well as provide exercise handouts. The Cosmopolitan-UNMC
College of Nursing Mobile Nursing Center will also provide screenings in
its mobile unit. Free massages will be provided by the UNMC Lifestyle Enhancement
Center.
Children may participate in teddy bear check-ups, face-painting, hand
washing demonstrations and coloring activities. Door prizes will be given.
“The open house is a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet UMA
specialists and primary care health professionals,” said Robin Stoupa,
University Medical Associates director of ambulatory services. “It also
gives them an opportunity to become better informed about health issues
before the winter flu season.”
Enter Clarkson West on the east side.