Sisters of St. Joseph Sponsor Health Fair: 
'Eat well ... Live well'

The Sisters of St. Joseph, along with Heritage Valley Health System and Med-Fast Pharmacy, are teaming up to sponsor an informational health fair Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair, which is free and open to the public, will be conducted at the Mount Gallitzin Academy Activities Building, 1016 State Street, Baden.

Employing the theme "Eat well ... Live well," the fair will focus on health and nutritional information for all age groups from children to the elderly. One of the primary topics will be the recently revised Food Pyramid which places new emphasis on whole grains, green leafy vegetables and exercise. Other topics include portion vs. serving sizes, diabetes education and food labels.

The fair also will feature free blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density, oxygen and body mass index screenings for the public; the opportunity to speak with a certified nutritionist; various displays; massage therapy sessions and prizes and giveaways.

Sister Gerrie Grandpre, director of health resources for the Sisters of St. Joseph, said the health fair is an opportunity for the Sisters to reach out to the public and provide some valuable information in a fun and non-threatening way.

"We really see this as a service to our neighbors to help us all try to live more healthfully," Sister Gerrie said. "It’s also an opportunity for members of the community to come to our grounds and get to know the Sisters."

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