Healthy Community Coalition announces September Mobile Health Unit events

FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition has announced its September schedule of free health screenings and education.

Eustis: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Fotter’s.

Kingfield: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Tranten’s.

Wilton: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Food City.

Livermore Falls: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Food City.

Phillips: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Edmond’s.

Rangeley: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at IGA.

The Coalition will also participate in the Franklin County Agricultural Fair from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 17 to 23, near the grandstand.

Screenings offered include blood pressure, cholesterol, colon cancer screening (FIT screening) and body composition analysis. Staff will also be available to offer assistance with mammography and annual physical exam scheduling, as well as assistance with programming to help cover these costs. Other assistance offered includes free tobacco recovery support, cancer prevention, nutrition and physical activity resources, activities for youth, and Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance.

FMI: 207-779-2750, [email protected]