CaringWorks Hosts Whole Health and Wellness Day, Offers Free Health Screenings to Community

WHO:

CaringWorks, a non-profit agency working to end homelessness by providing access to safe, affordable housing and support services.

Health TRUST Rockdale (HTR), the grant-making division of the Hospital Authority of Rockdale County.

WHAT:

Whole Health and Wellness Day is an effort to build a healthier community through free health screenings. The event is sponsored by CaringWorks in partnership with HTR. Screenings are open to the community and will include blood pressure and temperature checks by a registered nurse as well as screenings by a licensed psychiatrist for any mental health issues. Patients will have the opportunity to discuss any follow-up care needed with a registered nurse. If patients do not have a regular doctor, a doctor referral will be provided.

Health and nutrition information will also be provided as well as free food and giveaways.

Whole Health and Wellness Day is a walk-in event. No prior registration or appointment is required. For more information, call (404) 371-1230 ext. 101.

WHERE:

815 Commerce Drive SW, Suite A Conyers, GA 3009

WHEN:

Thursday, March 12, 2020 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHY:

In addition to providing housing for the homeless, CaringWorks provides essential support services to help its clients regain stability, including access to medical care and mental healthcare. Whole Health and Wellness Day is a way for CaringWorks and HTR to provide greater community access to these services while raising awareness of their importance.