FREE HEALTH FAIR TO BE OFFERED AT FFG FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Worried about health care? Worried about outliving your assets? Worried about the myriad of problems associated with retirement and aging? Want to ensure a longer life? Want to improve your quality of life?

Come to the free Health Fair on Friday, September 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church. Whatever your interests or concerns, it will probably be addressed, as we have assembled a group of experts in their fields. Learn about the latest developments, procedures and information. The Health Fair is co-sponsored by the Cumberland Medical Center, Cumberland County Bank, and Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church.

Well-known allergist Dr. Bob Overholt of the “Dr. Bob Show” will be featured as a primary speaker. Dr. Bob, finalist for the prestigious 2007 Telly Award, will provide secrets to a healthier, happier life. (The “Dr. Bob Show” is available on PBS TV on Thursday and Saturday.) Dr. Overholt will speak at 5:00 p.m.

Also providing critical information will be Dr. David McKinney. Dr. McKinney will discuss Coronary Artery Disease and the importance of the Saint Thomas Chest Pain Center at Cumberland Medical Center. Dr. McKinney will speak at 3:00 p.m.

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Gene Holloway will speak on retirement finance. Mr. Holloway, located in the Fairfield Glade branch of the Cumberland County Bank, having met the stringent education, experience, ethical and examination requirements to be certified as a financial planner, has many years experience in retirement planning. He also has a solid background in insurance matters. Mr. Holloway will speak at 2:00 p.m.

Linda Hassler, a registered dietitian and nutrition counselor, will speak on Diabetes Awareness at 1:00 p.m.

A specialist in elder law will discuss various pertinent senior issues.

All speakers will be available for brief question and answer sessions after their presentations.

Also, there will be free glucose testing, free blood pressure/pulse checks, and displays of durable medical equipment. Representatives from Air Evac Lifeteam will be on hand to provide information on the membership-supported emergency medical services company.

The following booths will have free brochures and someone to answer your questions:

          - CMC Medical Equipment Services
          - CMC Home Care
          - Senior Perspectives
          - CMC Physician Group
          - Air Evac
          - CMC Regional Cancer Center
          - Saint Thomas Health Services
          - CMC Diabetes Education/Wellness Education
          - CMC Endoscopy Services

The five-hour program will be held at the Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church, 5160 Peavine Road, Fairfield Glade. This is open to the public, and anyone in Cumberland County is invited and encouraged to attend. What you learn may save your life.