Health fairs coming to Arlington Hts., Mt. Prospect

Health fairs are being held next week in both Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect.

Arlington Heights Senior Center Inc. will host its second annual “Senior Services & Health Fair” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 6, at the senior center, 1801 W. Central Road.

The event with 25 exhibitors offers free screenings, including blood pressure and hearing loss, and complimentary refreshments.

While the fair will bring in many retirees, it also provides an attractive venue for adult children and caregivers seeking information about services for their mature relations and friends.

For details, call (847) 253-5532.

The Village of Mount Prospect is holding a health fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at John Jay Elementary School, 1835 Pheasant Lane.

The fair will feature free health screenings by doctors, nurses and chiropractors for adults, children and seniors, including blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, body mass index calculations, eye exams, scoliosis and flexibility testing, injury screenings, massage therapy, and caregiver stress.

Zumba dance for youth and adults, and various sports games for children will promote exercise as a part of a healthy routine.

Local health agencies and care providers will give information on a variety of health topics, including cancer, tuberculosis, foot health, memory loss, breast-feeding, nutrition, literacy, home preparedness in case of an emergency, mental health, youth programming, domestic violence, and infant-child passenger safety.