News Release

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will host a free community health screening day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA.

At this free community event, sponsored by the K21 Health Foundation, you can receive a free A1C screening to test for pre-diabetes (no fasting required), a sleep apnea assessment from Goshen Home Medical and a blood pressure check from our certified Heart-Healthy Ambassadors.

After each individual is tested, YMCA staff will go over the results with individuals to help determine their best next steps, which include: The Diabetes Prevention Program, free nutrition seminars, The Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program and tips on how to properly take your blood pressure.

Information on equipment made available through Goshen Home Medical will be available, as well as information on how Goshen Physicians Sleep & Allergy Medicine can help with sleep issues such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome.

Registration is required. You can register for The Community Healthy Screening Day online at www.kcymca.org or in person at The Parkview Warsaw YMCA Welcome Center.