With flu season approaching, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center (MAFC) is inviting the community to take proactive steps toward better health at its upcoming Health and Wellness Fair on Monday, November 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. This free event is open to members and the public and offers a variety of opportunities to enhance well-being and connect with local health resources.
Visitors can explore community resource booths, gather valuable health information, and take advantage of free screenings. Novant Health will provide blood pressure, cholesterol, and pre-diabetes screenings, including A1C. Walgreens Pharmacy will also be on-site offering free flu vaccines to help residents stay healthy through the winter season.
To help ensure enough vaccines are available, attendees are encouraged to complete the flu shot interest form. (https://forms.gle/s8wXBUVEUSTcfy4h6)
In addition, the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be at MAFC from 2 to 7 p.m. for a community blood drive. All donors will receive four movie tickets, a OneBlood sweatshirt, and a wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening. Schedule your appointment today. (https://donor.oneblood.org/.../sch.../drive_schedule/1662940)
Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your health, support your community, and get ready for the season ahead at the MAFC Health and Wellness Fair.