Ashfaq Syed
CHICAGO: The Islamic Center of Naperville and Community United Methodist Church will jointly host a Free Health Fair on September 8. The event is from 10 am to 3 pm at 2844 W Ogden Ave in, Naperville, a south side suburb of Chicago.
The objective of the program is to serve the community by offering healthier choices. Individuals of 16 years age and older are welcome at the fair regardless of faith, religion or race.
Physicians, dentists, and nursing students will be screening for blood pressure, blood sugar, oral cancer, and other ailments. They will also provide counseling on health-related issues, including weight management and nutrition. Additional arrangements have also been made for vision tests, mini massages, flu shots, etc.
In addition, free health classes by eminent physicians, dentists, dietitians, and physical therapists will be held on topics such as advances in orthopedic education, healthy eating, living with high blood pressure, general fitness, preventing heart disease, balance & fall prevention, dental hygiene, managing diabetes with healthy diet, and life affected by diabetes.
“Despite being in a country that has so much to offer, there are people in dire need of adequate and appropriate health care. They are deprived of this basic necessity due to multiple reasons,” stated Dr. Atif Fakhruddin of ICN Free Clinic.
“We recognize the same health needs and are happy to work with ICN in the Health Fair,” said Pat Shanower, speaking for Community United Methodist Church
