Rainbow Community Childcare are launching this year’s Energise Eglish – 30 Day Challenge. Registration will take place on Tuesday 23rd April at 7pm in the Parochial Hall, Eglish. Enjoy action packed activity in your local community. We are looking forward to welcoming our loyal participants and new members!There will also be a focus on health and wellbeing with a number of information evenings/health sessions coming up. These are open to all not just Energise participants – look out for details of upcoming events.As part of the health focus Action Cancer’s mobile unit, the Big Bus, is coming to Barrett’s Concrete Yard, Eglish on Saturday 27th April 2013 from 10am to 3.20pm. The Big Bus provides two services which are now available to book:
1. If you are a women in your forties you are eligible to make an appointment for breast screening on the unit. The charity is the only place in Northern Ireland for a women in her forties to avail of a breast screening for free so this is a great opportunity. The screening takes only a few minutes and for the majority of women provides peace of mind. Once you have had this initial breast screening with Action Cancer they will remind you to come along every two years until you reach 50 when you will be called for screening by the NHS.
2. MOT health Checks are open to all regardless of age and gender and they are a great way to get a current picture of your health. The check tales about 20 minutes and you will be able to choose from a variety of options including blood pressure, cholesterol levels and peak flow. You will also stand on the body composition scales to receive a print out of details such as muscle mass, hydration levels, fat around your organs, and BMI. The health promotion officer carrying out your assessment will be able to provide advice and information about lifestyle improvements and cancer prevention.
Call Action Cancer on 9080 3344 to make your appointment for either service.
