Ranzenhofer Sponsors Erie County’s Largest Health Fair

Amherst, NY– A total of 85 organizations will provide health information, services and screenings to residents at Senator Ranzenhofer’s Family Health Fair. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 6th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst.

“You, and your entire family, can take advantage of all of the health information available at my upcoming Family Health Fair.  A number of organizations will be offering a wide variety of screenings, services and more.  I hope that you will join us on Saturday, August 6th because it’s never too late to get healthy,” said Ranzenhofer.    

Screenings and services available to attendees include:    
 
•    Balance & Fall Risk Assessment
•    Blood Pressure Check
•    Bone Density Heel Scan
•    Cholesterol Screening
•    Foot Screening 
•    Glucose Test
•    Hearing Screening
•    Medicine/Prescription Review
•    Depression Screening
•    Prevnar Vaccination
•    Prostate Cancer Screening 
•    Skin Cancer Screening
 

Information will also be available on the following topics: 
 
•    Stroke Prevention
•    Chiropractic Care
•    EPIC
•    Dental Education
•    Alzheimer’s Disease
•    Medicare
•    Substance Abuse
•    Smoking Cessation
•    Gluten Free Diet
•    Health Insurance
•    Mental Health
•    Heart Disease
•    Cancer Support
•    Diabetes
•    Organ Donation
•    Breast Cancer
•    Hospice & Palliative Care
 

Senator Ranzenhofer’s 2016 Family Health Fair is co-sponsored by Kaleida Health and the Amherst Senior Center, in conjunction with Assemblyman Raymond Walter and Assemblywoman Jane Corwin. 

“This year’s Family Health Fair is going to be fun and educational.  Everyone in attendance will have access to important screenings and information that will ensure a happy, healthy life. I hope all my Western New York neighbors and their families can come by and take advantage of all the medical professionals in our community have to offer,” said Walter.

"The Family Health Fair is a phenomenal community event where residents are able to receive health screening and prevention services by a variety of health care providers.  I applaud Senator Mike Ranzenhofer, Assemblyman Ray Walter, Kaleida Health and our other partners for continuing this event year after year and promoting a healthy lifestyle and a health services opportunity for our community," said Corwin.

For more information, residents can visit ranzenhofer.nysenate.gov or contact Senator Ranzenhofer’s district office at (716) 631-8695.

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