Free Health and Wellness Event in Trotwood

Community Health and Wellness Event to Be Held in Trotwood
Free event to provide health screenings and information

A community event designed to encourage Trotwood residents and those from the surrounding areas to learn about health and wellness will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 - 4:00. The event, to be held at Trotwood High School, 4440 N. Union Road, is hosted by Helping Hands Community Outreach Center and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Tau Lambda Omega Chapter.

The event is free of charge and will offer a variety of health screenings, including diabetes and prostate cancer testing, cholesterol and blood pressure checks and vision testing. In addition, informational sessions will be offered throughout the day, including seminars on preventing home foreclosure, will and estate planning and staying mentally fit in today's challenging times. Attendees may also learn about smoking cessation programs and may even ensure they are wearing properly fitting shoes.

"In order to deal with the total body, we believe it is necessary to offer information that deals with both physical and mental fitness," said Alice O. McCollum, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Tau Lambda Omega Chapter. The group has a goal of reaching 250-300 citizens through this event. "Good health can be the launching pad for great things," said Neldra Aaron­Glasper, Executive Director of Helping Hands Community Outreach Center. "It is hard to stay on track and consistent with your goals when your body isn't up to the challenge."

This special event will feature a Premier Health Partners mobile unit that will be open throughout the day for tours, testing and questions. Door prizes, including bike helmets and a bicycle will be awarded during the event and the first 50 people to walk through the doors will receive a free t-shirt courtesy ofthe Kettering Health Network.