2008-02-14 ALPHARETTA AND ROSWELL REVUE & NEWS

North Fulton hospital, GSU team up for 50 Plus Health Expo

February 20, 2008 ALPHARETTA -- The 50 Plus Health Expo returns for a sixth year Friday, Feb. 29 at the Alpharetta campus of Georgia State University. North Fulton Regional Hospital and GSU's Gerontology Institute team up to provide screenings, health finromation, physician seminars, hospital services information and speakers on various health topics, all free of charge. The expo runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings include: Cholesterol and glucose; Blood pressure; Posture and strength; Vestibular and balance; Pulmonary function and bone density. Fasting is recommended for the cholesterol and glucose screenings but is not required. Registration is required for some screenings. In addition to the health screenings, attendees will also have the opportunity to hear a series of presentations given by several highly skilled physicians in the North Fulton area. Hear presentations on arthritis, back pain and joint replacement, and take advantage of the time to sit and speak with a family practice physician, a pharmacist and a clinical dietitian. Other free exhibits and information provided will include North Fulton Regional Hospital's Rehabilitation Services, the Stroke Center and the Sleep Disorders Center. GSU's Alpharetta campus is at 3705 Brookside Parkway. For more information about the 6th Annual 50+ Health Expo at North Fulton Regional Hospital, call 770-751-2660. - www.northfulton.com

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