Pittston Memorial Library holds Second Annual Health Fair on Nov. 2

PITTSTON — Over 20 vendors were on hand at the Pittston Memorial Library for its Second Annual Health Fair in the John P. Cosgrove Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Representatives from different clinics and agencies in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, including the Pennsylvania Health Access Network, the Greater Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Celiac Disease Support Group, Caregivers America and more, presented residents with up-to-date information regarding health-related topics during the event.

Flu shots and blood pressure screenings were also available.

Brian Bankovich, left, of Wyoming, chats with April Holgate of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network at the Second Annual Health Fair held at the Pittston Memorial Library.

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Over 20 vendors were on hand for the Second Annual Health Fair held at the Pittston Memorial Library.

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Wendy Harrison, left, from Encore Therapy Services in Harding, talks with Exeter residents John and Julie Remus at the Second Annual Health Fair held at the Pittston Memorial Library.

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Paul Chmiel, left, and Jessica Nemetz, both of Caregivers America, chat at the Second Annual Health Fair held at the Pittston Memorial Library.

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Pittston Memorial Library Fundraising Coordinator Howard Grossman thanks the vendors for participating in this year’s health fair.

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Sofie Hejnicki, 3, of Pittston, reaches in a basket for a sticker at a vendor’s booth during the Second Annual Health Fair held at the Pittston Memorial Library.

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Sharon Pardy, left, Wellness Ambassador for Rite Aid in Pittston, checks the blood pressure of Debby Miller, Community Relations Coordinator for Griswold Homecare in Kingston at the Second Annual Health Fair held at the Pittston Memorial Library.

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