Mark your calendars for the following free programs offered by St. Anthony's Medical Center this month to help you stay healthy and prevent illness:
Free Bone Density Screening, July 21
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
South County Family YMCA, 12736 Southfork
This 10-minute screening, which measures bone density through a simple heel ultrasound, can give information about your risk and help determine if you need the “central” bone density test of your hip and spine. St. Anthony's recommends anyone with two or more of the following factors to get screened: if you're over age 50, have a family family health history of osteoperosis, are thin, lack exercise, have low calcium and Vitamin D, and if you smoke or practice excessive alcohol use.
Spaces are limited. Registration for the free screenings is required. To register, call 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 1-800-554-9550. For more information, click HERE.
Free Diabetes and Healthy Eating Program, July 25
7 to 8 p.m.
Tesson Ferry Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9920 Lin-Ferry
Judy Schmitt a registered and licensed dietitian and certified diabetes educator at St. Anthony’s, will present, “Conversations with a Dietitian: Diabetes and Healthy Eating.” Using the unique “Conversation Map,” Schmitt will explore healthy ways to manage summer food challenges, like family picnics, potluck dinners, vacations and eating out.
The program is free, but advance registration is requested. Click HERE to register online or call the St. Louis County Library customer connect line at 314-994-3300.
