Community Healthcare System to Host Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair at St. Catherine Hospital

Community Healthcare System to Host Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair at St. Catherine Hospital

Stroke and diabetes are the fifth- and eighth-leading causes of death and disability in the United States,  respectively. To help educate the public and offer support, Community Healthcare System will host a Stroke and  Diabetes Awareness Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at St. Catherine Hospital’s Professional Office Building, 4320 Fir St. in East Chicago. Free health screenings will be offered from 9 am to noon, and presentations will be held from 12:30 to 2  pm.  

Screenings include: 

• A1C* 

• Blood pressure 

• Cholesterol* 

• Foot assessments 

*10-hour fasting in recommended for blood screenings. 

Event presentation topics include: 

• Diabetes 

• Stroke 

• Mediterranean Diet 

• Exercise and movement 

Registration is not required for this free event. For more information, call 219-836-3477 or visit comhs.org/programs and-events/s/stroke-and-diabetes-awareness-fair. 

Also, Community Healthcare System’s Farmers Market will be open from 11 am to 2 pm at St. Catherine Hospital’s North  Entrance during the Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair. Stop by one or both events for a day of wellness.