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Free health fair offers screenings for metro residents on Sunday

Metro Atlanta residents can get free health checks on Sunday during a health fair sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America. (AJC file photo)
Metro Atlanta residents can get free health checks on Sunday during a health fair sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America. (AJC file photo)
By Shelia Poole
Oct 8, 2022

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? Or do you need a flu shot or dental screening?

The Georgia Chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America will hold its free annual health fair from 10 a.. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Masjid Al Furqan, 3861 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway S.W. in Marietta. The health fair will include screenings and consultations.

Spanish language interpreters will be available and no registration is required.

Additionally, there will be a blood donation drive.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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