New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Arkansas – in collaboration with UAMS, St. Bernards Medical Center and Arkansas State University – will host free health screenings in Marked Tree and Walnut Ridge this week.
The Marked Tree event will take place on July 23 at the Marked Tree Library from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The library is located at 102 Locust Street. On July 24, the NYITCOM team will be at the Lawrence County Library (115 W. Walnut Street) from 3-6 p.m.
At both events, participants will receive free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and life satisfaction and will receive educational material about each condition. The event will also promote community services to inform attendees of the resources that are available to them.
There is no cost for the screenings and no appointments are necessary. All ages are invited to attend and no insurance is required.
For more information, contact NYITCOM-Arkansas at (870) 972-2656.