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St. Bernards Hosts Healthy Aging Event in Jonesboro

St. Bernards Hosts Healthy Aging Event in Jonesboro

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Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – St. Bernards Healthcare is inviting the community to a morning dedicated to senior wellness and education.

The “Healthy Aging Day” event is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, and will offer a variety of free health resources and screenings to equip individuals to age well.

The drop-in event will take place from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Bernards Auditorium, located at 505 E. Washington Ave.

Attendees can take advantage of multiple complimentary health services, including:

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  • Free Bone Density Screenings
  • FREE Health Screenings: Blood pressure, anemia & glucose, lipid panel, and hemoglobin A1C.
  • Additional Screenings & Resources: Virtual dementia demonstrations, balance evaluations & fall prevention, vision screenings, and information on St. Bernards Senior Life Centers and St. Bernards Villa/Village.

Note: For those participating in the blood screenings, organizers recommend fasting for 12 hours prior to arrival for the most accurate results, though water is permitted.

In addition to health evaluations, LeighAnn Green, APRN, will be on-site for a question-and-answer session courtesy of the Senior Health Clinic. Participants can also enjoy a Grab & Go breakfast and enter to win door prizes.

For more information, contact Tammy Dunigan at 870.207.7822, via email, or visit the event page.

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