Shamrock Your Health to offer free health screenings/information
FARMVILLE, Va. (February 25, 2025) – Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR), the area agency on aging, will host the Shamrock Your Health community event on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fuqua Lower School Gym.
The comprehensive health fair is designed to support healthy aging and vibrant living for older adults. Programming is designed for adults over the age of 60, those with a disability, or interested community members.
“The event’s focus is on medical screenings and health education,” said Ginger Downes, registered nurse (RN). “Health education helps identify risk factors and allows for lifestyle changes.”
The event will feature free health screenings offered by the following medical professionals and organizations:
- Caption Call (hearing assistance)
- Ginger Downes, RN (hemoglobin A1c checks)
- Seventh Day Adventist Church (diabetes education)
- Dr. Reeves LaRoche (vision screening)
- Jeane Pohlman, RN (blood pressure checks and cardiac education)
- PACE (information on comprehensive medical and social services to seniors)
- RidgeView Dermatology (skin cancer screening)
- Southside Bodyworks (stress reduction and massage)
- YMCA (fitness)
- Pharmacy (vaccine information)
- Medical Reserve Corps
- Beltone (hearing tests)
“Screenings can detect diseases like cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes before symptoms appear,” Downes added. “Early detection can lead to better outcomes and a longer lifespan.”
Joining Downes in heading up the Shamrock Your Health event is Victoria Case, a community health worker with Piedmont Senior Resources.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community of older adults together and share valuable health information and resources,” Case said. “Our goal is to empower everyone to take charge of their own well-being. With free health screenings, expert advice, and a variety of wellness activities, it’s sure to be an inspiring day with healthier and happier lives as an outcome.”
This will be PSR’s third Health and Wellness Fair given in collaboration with USAging and its Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative (ADVC).
The community is invited to attend.
