FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AT HU NURSING CENTER

Hampton, VA - Hampton University Nursing Center will celebrate National Women’s Health Week by offering free women’s health screenings at HU Nursing Center on Wednesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will conduct free screenings for diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure for women in the community.

“By stopping by the HU Nursing Center you can take the first step to prevent diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure through early screenings and health education,” said Darylnet Lyttle, assistant professor and director of the HU Nursing Center.

This is the third year that HU is celebrating National Women’s Health Week. HU is very eager to provide the free services to promote and encourage a healthier society. “Through health, we can prevent health disparities among women and minorities,” said Lyttle.

The HU Nursing Center is located at 1006 Settlers Landing Rd., Suite G, directly above the HU Bookstore and next to Burger King. Please keep in mind that the entrance is in the back of the strip mall.

For more information, please contact Darylnet Lyttle at (757) 727-0473 or via e-mail at Darylnet.Lyttle@hamptonu.edu. To learn more about National Women’s Health Week, visit the website at http://www.4woman.gov/whw/.