Mark Twain Medical Center 4th Annual Health Fair

Mark Twain Health Fair

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San Andreas, CA -Mark Twain Medical Center will be holding its 4th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, March 23rd, at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys.

Mark Twain Medical Center Marketing Manager Nicki Stevens was Thursday's KVML "Newsmaker of the Day".

Dozens of community health groups and vendors will participate in this community event. Information will be available at the event on topics such as senior health services, nutrition, fitness and Diabetes.

A variety of free health screenings will be available including; body fat, physical fitness levels, colon cancer, stress levels, skin cancer screening, and metabolic screenings. Also, child fluoride varnish application kits, adult flu shots and chair massages are available for free.

Low cost testing and services include Blood Analysis ($45) and Bone Density Screenings ($10).

"Each year we look forward to the privilege to work with our community partners to provide these vital health care services to our Calaveras County neighbors," said Stevens. She also noted the fun run/walks. "Not only do they raise funds for a good cause, they also provide opportunities for friends and family to enjoy exercising together."

The 34th Annual Calaveras 5k Run / Walk for Lupus Awareness will also be held on the day of the Health Fair. For race information, call Paul Mundy.

"Big Joe and Bridgette" from Today's Country 93.5 FM KKBN, will be live on location throughout most of the morning.

For more information about the Fall Health Fair, call (209) 754-2564.

The "Newsmaker of the Day" is heard every weekday morning on AM 1450 KVML at 6:45, 7:45 and 8:45am.

Written by Mark Truppner