Healthy firehouse

Older adults who need to get a health checkup and who have trouble sleeping can get help this Saturday at the East Point Fire Station. Fulton County's office of aging will provide screenings for at least a half dozen health issues including cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure and evaluate sleep issues. It will also provide tetanus, pneumonia and flu shots. The clinic is 10 am to 2pm at 2757 East Point Street. Information at 404-613-6000.

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