Aug 25, 2014 1 min read

California University of Pennsylvania will hold its 27th annual Health Fair, “Cal U. Health for Life,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 in the South conference wing of the Convocation Center.

Admission is free. The event is coordinated by the university’s Health and Wellness Education Center.

More than 40 health care experts will be available to discuss a variety of topics, including diabetes, nutrition and smoking cessation. Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, speech and hearing, blood oxygen levels and balance also will be offered.

Central Blood Bank will conduct a blood drive.

The first 700 people to visit the health fair will receive drawstring bags, and there will be other prizes and free items available at the event.

For more information, contact Fran Fayish, Cal U.’s nurse practitioner, at 724-938-5922 or fayish@calu.edu.