MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE A WELLNESS LECTURE SERIES IN SPANISH AT PROGRESO LATINO

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Pawtucket, RI – Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island continues a free Wellness Lecture

Series featuring a diverse menu of health and wellness programs in Spanish at

Progreso Latino, Inc.

The series offers the expertise of physicians and other health care professionals.

All of the lectures will take place from 10 to 11 am at Progreso Latino, 626 Broad

Street, Central Falls. The lectures will also include free health screenings.

March 6

Colon Cancer Facts

What is a colonoscopy? Learn about the test itself and why it’s important to have

one after a certain age.

♦ Blood pressure screenings

April 10

Diabetes: A Basic Understanding

This is an overview of the signs and symptoms of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and

hereditary and lifestyle risk factors. In addition, the doctor will discuss the

importance of early screening for diabetes and lifestyle modifications

♦ Blood pressure and glucose screenings

May 15

All About Hernias

Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments for hernias, including information about

the new Comprehensive Hernia Center at Memorial.

♦ Blood pressure screenings

Advance registration for each lecture is recommended. If you would like more

information about the The Wellness Lecture Series at Progreso Latino, Inc. and to

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