MANSFIELD — Free health assessments from Richland Public Health nurses for all ages and all Richland County residents are available in March at locations close to home.
Health assessments include blood pressure and hemoglobin screening, medication counseling and nutrition education. Blood sugar screening is also free and requires a three hour fast. Cholesterol screening is available with a 12-hour fast and there is a $10 charge for that service (cash or check only).
Dates, locations and times:
Thursday, March 1 — Shiloh Village Hall, 13 W. Main St., Shiloh; 9 to 11 a.m.
Monday, March 5 — Friendly House, 380 N. Mulberry, Mansfield; 10 a.m. to noon.
Wednesday, March 7 — Butler Nutrition Center, 20 Henry Street, Butler; 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 13 — Masonic Temple, 1240 Middle-Bellville Rd., Mansfield; 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 14 — Madison Library, 1395 Grace St., Mansfield; 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, March 19 — People Community Senior Center, 597 Park Ave. East, Mansfield; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20 — Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield (lower level); 9 to 11 a.m.
For additional information call Public Health Nursing at 419-774-4540. Clinics are partly funded by local tax dollars.
