Are you using Google to educate yourself about your latest aches and pains?
Peter Slubowski says there should be a better way to access free health information.
The project co-ordinator at Amberheart Breast Cancer Foundation has assembled a variety of health providers and foundations for Tri-City Health Day, a free health awareness event being held Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coquitlam Public Library's Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.).
The event will feature presentations on a wide spectrum of health issues, such as arthritis, breast cancer, denture care, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, hearing loss, mental health, Parkinson's disease, pulmonary hypertension, children's nutrition and obesity.
Half-hour presentations will be followed by question-and-answer sessions giving participants the chance to discuss specific illnesses with professionals.
"It's a good opportunity to get some free info regarding health issues," said Slubowski.
The Amberheart Foundation, which focuses on breast cancer education and awareness, will be holding a seminar at 12:10 p.m. in the library's Nancy Bennett Room focusing on the early detection and prevention of breast cancer. A Q&A will follow at 12:55 p.m. in the board room.
For more information, visit www.healthfair.amberheart.net.
