Get a free diabetic eye disease screening Sept. 17
Wills Eye Hospital will hold a diabetic eye disease screening day Sept. 17. Temple will hold a health and wellness fair the same day.
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It’s almost fall, which means health fair season is upon us.
On tap this week: a diabetic retinopathy event hosted by Wills Eye and a wellness fair by Temple.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day
When: Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Wills Eye Hospital, 840 Walnut St. in Philadelphia.
Details: Wills Eye will offer free screenings for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness that affects people with diabetes. Appointments are required and can be made online at www.willseye.org/diabetes-day or by calling/texting 267-769-4067.
Temple Emergency Action Corps Community Health Fair
When: Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St. in Philadelphia.
Details: Learn more about Temple’s resources for wellness, nutrition, exercise, housing, maternity care and sexual health. This is a family-friendly event with snacks.