For the past three years, CHI Saint Joseph Health has hosted an expo dedicated to diabetes and nutrition. When will their 4th expo be? Where are they hosting this event? What should people expect?
CHI Saint Joseph health is hosting their 4th Annual Diabetes and Nutrition Expo on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. It is open to the community who either are living with diabetes or may be at risk.
The event is being held at the CHI Saint Joseph Health Office Park, Building D, 4th Floor, 1451 Harrodsburg Road in Lexington.
This expo offers resources for those living with diabetes or may be at risk for Type 1 and Type 2, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes. Attendees will have access to educational seminars, health screenings, vendors, giveaways, and prizes. The screenings will include blood pressure, HgbA1c testing, foot, hearing/vision, and kidney beginning at 8 am.
The keynote speaker for the expo is Robert Salley, MD, cardio-thoracic surgeon for CHI Saint Joseph Health. Dr. Salley will discuss managing diabetes from a heart and vascular perspective. This seminar will start at 9 am.
There will be a panel discussion with a health care team about how to manage diabetes, as well as healthy cooking demonstrations with Chef Bob Denham.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to preregister. There will also be registration on-site beginning at 8 am.
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