Southcoast Health Van announces July schedule for community screenings and vaccinations

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The Southcoast™ Health Van announces the July schedule for community screenings and vaccinations. Free mobile health services available by the Southcoast Health Van staff include:

  • Cancer screenings & education.
  • Blood pressure screening.
  • Cholesterol screening
  • Teen resource information
  • Glucose (diabetes) screenings.
  • Nutritional information and education.
  • Health education services.
  • Medical physician referral.
  • Vaccinations.

Please note that screenings sponsored by the Southcoast Health Van are sometimes held at community locations and not always on one of the vans. Look for signs when arriving at a location if you do not see the van outside. If you plan to donate blood, please remember to bring two forms of identification.

For more information and to schedule free screenings please call Susan Oliveira, RN, at 508-679-3131 Ext. 2740 or email oliveiras@southcoast.org.

NEW BEDFORD
Wednesday, July 3
Stop & Shop
1001 Kings Highway
Health Screenings & Vaccines
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SWANSEA
Saturday, July 6
Big Lots
207 Swansea Mall Drive
Health Screenings & Vaccines
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ONSET
Wednesday, July 10
Onset Pier
184 Onset Avenue
Health Screenings & Vaccines
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEW BEDFORD
Thursday, July 11
AHA!
Corner of Purchase and Spring Streets
Health Screenings & Vaccines
4 to 8 p.m.

FALL RIVER
Monday, July 15
Maple Gardens
Aetna Street
Health Screenings & Vaccines
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEW BEDFORD
Tuesday, July 16
Brickenwood
Harvard Street
Health Screenings & Vaccines
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NEW BEDFORD
Wednesday, July 17
Bay Village/ Boa Vista Housing
134 South Second Street
Health Screenings & Vaccines
2 to 6 p.m.

NEW BEDFORD
Thursday, July 18
RAPPP Program
Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford
Teen Program
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WAREHAM
Thursday, July 18
The Good Shepherd Church
74 High St, Wareham
Health Screenings
3 to 5 p.m.

SOMERSET
Saturday, July 20
Church of Our Savior
2112 County Street
Blood Drive & Health Screenings & Vaccines
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SOMERSET
Saturday, July 20
Holistic & Wellness Fair
Simcock Farms
361 Marvel Street
Health Screenings
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FALL RIVER
Monday, July 22
Pleasant View
Herman Street
Health Screenings & Vaccines
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEW BEDFORD
Wednesday, July 24
Presidential Heights
Myrtle Street
Health Screenings & Vaccines
1 to 5 p.m.

NEW BEDFORD
Wednesday, July 31
Market Basket
122 Sawyer Street
Health Screenings & Vaccines
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Southcoast Health Van travels across the region bringing health screenings into the communities of Southeastern Massachusetts. Check the schedule online at www.southcoast.org/van/ or subscribe to daily notices on Twitter, Facebook and RSS feeds.

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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