Event celebrating Franciscan St. James Health’s 100th Anniversary to be held at Prairie State College.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL – MAY 26, 2011 Franciscan St. James Health will host its Centennial Health Fair Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of St. James Health’s yearlong celebration marking 100 years since the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration were invited to the south suburbs and opened St. James Hospital.
In addition to giveaways and raffles, the Centennial Health Fair will feature free screenings and informational exhibits by St. James Health physicians and staff, including blood pressure screening, blood glucose and cholesterol screening, osteoporosis screening and pulmonary screening.
A feature of the Centennial Health Fair will be “Ask the Physician” sessions hosted by St. James Health and WellGroup HealthPartners’ doctors. Attendees are encouraged to bring their healthcare questions to family medicine physicians, Roy Bardwell, DO, and William Campbell, DO; obstetrics and gynecology specialist, Allan Ruby, MD; and urologist, Shahrokh Kayhan, MD.
Other exhibits will focus on cancer prevention, heart health, pain management, joint replacement, sports injuries/therapy, bariatric surgery, home health care and diabetes awareness.
Local community groups, including CEDA, South Suburban Family Shelter and the Rich Township Food Pantry, will also participate in the Centennial Health Fair.
The Centennial Health Fair will be held in the Prairie State College Atrium at 202 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights. Attendees are invited to park for free in Lot A, and access the event at the southeast corner of the campus.
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