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FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition has announced its September schedule of free health screenings and education.
Friday, Sept. 1: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fotter’s, Eustis; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Tranten’s, Kingfield.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: 9 a.m. to noon, Food City, Wilton; 1 to 4 p.m., Food City, Livermore Falls, where nurse practitioner Deborah Burchfield will be on board to provide free medical care for sick visits, follow up appointments, or referrals.
Wednesday, Sept. 13: 9 a.m. to noon, Edmund’s, Phillips; 1 to 4 p.m., IGA, Rangeley.
The coalition will also participate in the Franklin County Agricultural Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, Saturday, Sept. 23, near the grandstand. Daily themes and services provided will be announced.
Mobile screenings offered include blood pressure, cholesterol, colon cancer 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.
All services are provided free with support from the John T. Gorman Foundation and the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and the Ladd Foundation. Special breast health services are supported by the Avon Breast Health Outreach Program.
For more information, contact Janis Walker at 207-779-2750 or jwalker@fchn.org.
