Health Update: Reading Hospital and Spring Valley Church to Host Community Health and Wellness Fair – What Experts Say

From Reading Hospital – Tower Health

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Reading Hospital’s Community Wellness Department, in partnership with Spring Valley Church, will host a free Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 7, offering Berks County residents access to basic health screenings, education, and resources.

The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spring Valley Church of God, 2727 Old Pricetown Road, Temple. The church’s boutique will also be open during the event, and community members can shop for free clothes, baby supplies, and other household essentials.

Healthcare teams and community-based organizations will be in attendance to provide education and share resources with community members. Reading Hospital will offer on-site mammograms through the Mobile Mammography Coach and blood pressure screenings. Community Health Workers who lead the charge in facilitating community-clinical linkages will also be available.

“Community Health Workers play a vital role in helping our patients coordinate their healthcare and navigate social needs such as access to food, housing, transportation, and utilities,” said Desha Dickson, Vice President of Community Wellness at Tower Health. “Addressing these needs is critical to improving overall health and well-being.”

In addition to screenings, attendees will have the opportunity to meet local healthcare providers and participate in wellness activities, breakout sessions, and discussions with community health organizations. Educational sessions include:

• 12:05 p.m.
  Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer
  Presented by Sherri Wunderlich, BSN, RN, OCN, Cancer Care Navigator, McGlinn Cancer Institute
• 12:25 p.m.
  Endocrinology and Diabetes
  Presented by Karen Franey, RD, LDN, CDCES, Reading Hospital Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
• 12:45 p.m.
  Stroke Awareness
  Presented by Amy Beller, MSN, RN, CMSRN, SCRN, Reading Hospital stroke program navigator, and Sarah Keller, DNP, AGCNS-BC, ASC-BC, SCRN, Reading Hospital stroke program manager
• 1:05 p.m.
  Q&A Session

Free parking is available. Educational materials and presentations will be available in both English and Spanish.