ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Wednesday, UPMC Health Plan hosted a health and wellness pop-up event at Heritage Plaza.
“When people are aware of their health conditions, they are typically better able to manage them, which benefits the entire community,” said Lynell Mangham, operations manager for retail innovation at UPMC Health Plan. Masu.
A mobile unit was stationed at Heritage Plaza and offered bone density, blood pressure and cholesterol testing.
“It’s important to get a health check at least once a year. It’s a good idea to get a checkup by your doctor or someone every year to find out what’s going on. It’s just like your car. Car Inspection It’s something you want to make sure you get every year. We recommend getting a physical exam every year or two to make sure everything is in order and everything is being done correctly,” says Mangum. he said.
The mobile unit also provided digital tools to assist with care management.
“Knowledge is power. I mean, especially if you can test people in your neighborhood. They come in and say, ‘Hey, why?’ I’ll have your blood pressure measured. And it’s so great that people have knowledge. Because with that knowledge, you can go to your doctor and say, “My blood pressure is high, and I’m having a little trouble,” said Sen. Judy Ward (R-30th District). .
If you miss your van in Altoona, don’t worry.
Beginning June 5 and running through the first Wednesday of each month, Coffee Connection will be located at the UPMC Health Plan Connect Center at Logan Valley Mall, where free screenings will also be available.It will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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