Local Churches Host Health Fair and Other Community Events

Health fair to be held Wednesday at church

Christ the King Catholic Church will sponsor a health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday (Nov. 5th) at Christ the King Parish Center, located at the corner of McCormick and Ogilvie in Bossier City.

Testing for blood glucose and cholesterol (fast from midnight for accurate reading), blood pressure and other vital signs, vision and hearing exam will be done by Northwestern University College of Nursing students with screening kits provided by Christus Schumpert Health System.

Flu shots are $20, and pneumonia are $30 and are subject to the availability of the vaccines from the Red Cross. For those with Medicare Part B, there will be no charge. Hispanic and Vietnamese translators will be available. Call (318) 741-1904 for more information.



Churches to hold events Saturday

Neighborhood Fun Day, Mission Gift Market, and a blood drive sponsored by Broadmoor Presbyterian and St. Joseph's Catholic churches will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 8th) under the oaks at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport. In the case of rain, events will be held in the gym.

For more information, call (318) 868-3659 or contact broadmoorpcusa.org.