FREE Health And Wellness Expo

FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

Meet TV and radio personalities at a community health event featuring free screenings and information, giveaways and kids activities!

Darby, PA (September 30, 2010):  Get ready for one of the biggest health events of the year!  NBC10, WDAS, MY 106.1, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com joined forces with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital to present the second annual MPowerYourself Health & Wellness Expo, a completely FREE community health event designed to meet the health and education needs of the communities we serve in a friendly, fun-filled environment for the entire family.  The third of the four-part health series will take place across from the hospital, at

1503 Lansdowne Avenue

, on Saturday, October 16, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

“Knowledge is power and we know this to be especially true when it comes to a person’s health and well-being,” said Kathryn Conallen, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.  “Knowledge empowers people to take an active part in their health and make positive changes in their life.  The MPowerYourself Health & Wellness Expo is one way people can get that information and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is excited bring it to further demonstrate our commitment to improving the health of individuals and our communities.”

The MPowerYourself Health & Wellness Expo will feature FREE health screenings, health education, fitness instructions, food, cooking demonstrations and children’s activities in a family-friendly environment.  Highlights of the jam-packed activity lineup are as follows:

·         Talent appearances by NBC10 news anchors and reporters, Patti Jackson from WDAS 105.3 FM and Donna Storm from My106.1.

·         An extensive team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to provide on-site health screenings and assessments and an “Ask the Doctor” booth.  Screenings include arthritis, balance, blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, glucose and osteoporosis.  

·         Products and services from nearly 30 local health and wellness businesses and non-profit organizations. 

·         Stage appearances will include fitness demonstrations from Storm, Look At Me Now! reveals of Mercy Bariatrics patients post-weight loss surgery, yoga and zumba demonstrations from Mercy Fitzgerald experts and a healthy cooking demonstration.

·         Performance from the Eastwick Commandoes.

·         Children’s games and activities.

“Attendees can expect to find countless health resources for themselves and their family – in one place.  Whether it’s obtaining information about a condition, getting screened or just listening, we have something valuable for everyone who attends,” said Conallen.

    For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.mpoweryourself.org.  Parking is free.