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St. John’s Health Connection hosts Walk Fit Health Fair
9/8/2008
CONTACT: Miranda Lewis, Media/Promotions Coordinator St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 417.625.2260
Joplin, Mo. - St. John’s is proud to present the Walk Fit Celebration and Health Fair on Wednesday, September 10, at Health Connection inside Northpark Mall from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
There will be various booths at the health fair offering free screenings and health information. The Mobile Mammography unit will also be available for mammograms or tours, but there is a fee for a mammogram. The free screenings will include:
- Hearing Tests
- Blood Pressure
- Bone Density Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Carotid Screening
- Glaucoma Screening
- Heart Aware
We will be signing up new members to St. John’s Walk Fit Program. Each new member will receive a gift for membership. The Walk Fit program is St. John’s Mall Walker’s program that rewards walkers for active participation. Active walkers are eligible for prizes and drawings as they meet their goals.
St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been leading the way in healthcare throughout the four-state area for more than 100 years. We are a 367-bed facility, serving 19 counties in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. We provide state-of-the-art healthcare services, specializing in cardiology, orthopedics, neurosciences, and oncology. St. John’s has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission. Additionally, we have been recognized by Thomson Healthcare with three 100 Top Hospital Awards (2006) and rated in the top 5% nationally by HealthGrades for joint replacement and patient safety (2008).