Health expo for women set

From staff reports

UPMC Northwest will offer a free women’s health program focused on health and wellness from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Cranberry Mall.

The “Especially for Women Health Expo” offers services and health screenings that include total cholesterol, blood glucose screenings, computerized neck scans, osteoporosis screenings, carotid artery checks, blood pressure checks, bladder screenings, stroke educations and vision screenings.

A three-hour fast is recommended for the total cholesterol screening and blood glucose screening.

Registration for the program is required by Monday, Oct. 8.

To register or for more information, call (814) 677-1463 or (800) 422-8888.