Ranzenhofer Announces Screenings at Family Health Fair

Amherst, NY– Senator Mike Ranzenhofer has announced today a record level of free screenings and services available to residents during Erie County’s Largest Family Health Fair, scheduled for Saturday, August 4th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst.

“I am proud to partner with health care providers and organizations across Western New York to help residents get and stay healthy. This year’s Family Health Fair offers more screening options than ever before, and I encourage residents to live a healthy lifestyle by taking advantage of all of these services,” said Ranzenhofer.    

More than 90 organizations will provide free health information, services and screenings to residents at Senator Ranzenhofer’s Health Fair. Screenings and services available to attendees include:
• Breast Cancer Screening
• Spinal Screening
• BMI Reading
• Blood Pressure Check
• Bone Density Heel Scan
• Cholesterol Screening
• Foot Screening 
• Glucose Test
• Home Safety Assessment
• Hearing Screening
• Medicine/Prescription Review
• Vial of Life Program
• TDAP Vaccination
• Prevnar Pneumonia Vaccination
• Flu Shot (If available)
• Prostate Cancer Screening 
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Child ID Fingerprinting
• Depression Screening
• Retina Scan

Senator Ranzenhofer’s 2018 Family Health Fair is co-sponsored by Kaleida Health and the Amherst Center for Senior Services, in conjunction with Assemblyman Ray Walter.

“Each year, our Family Health Fair offers people of all ages an opportunity to receive a number of free health screenings and educational information from various healthcare providers. Our goal is to ensure residents have the tools they need to enjoy a healthy life. Ensuring that our families have access to these types of healthcare resources is a top priority, and I’d like to thank our record-setting number of community partners who have made this event possible for their unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community,” said Walter.

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
• Identity Theft
• Heart Disease
• Cancer Support
• Diabetes
• Organ Donation
• Breast Cancer
• Hospice & Palliative Care
• HEALTHeLINK
• Ovarian Cancer
• And Much More!

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

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