A helpful health event at St. John’s in Far Rock

More than 700 people attended a community health fair held recently at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway.

The event offered screenings for high blood pressure, eyes, feet, body mass index, nutrition, medication interactions and more. There were healthy food demonstrations, information on access to health insurance, home care, healthy lifestyles, and health resources.

Caribbean Heritage Month was also celebrated with live bands and a radiocast.

St. John’s will hold its next community health fair on Sunday, Sept. 14.