MERRILLVILLE | Brian Hansen, a two-time Olympian in long track speedskating who lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago, will appear at an upcoming health and wellness expo. <\/p>\n
Hosted by the Foundation for Molecular Medicine of Crown Point, the event will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 18 and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 at Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave. <\/p>\n
The annual event will include exhibitors, demonstrations, health screenings and presentations. <\/p>\n
The expo is a fundraising event to support the work of the Foundation for Molecular Medicine, which is a nonprofit organization that focuses on cancer research, early detection and education on health and wellness programs that prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases. <\/p>\n
The fee is $4, and it can be discounted in half with a coupon obtained from the website http:\/\/www.ffmm.org<\/a>. For more information, to become an exhibitor or a sponsor, contact the foundation at (219) 644-3237. <\/p>\n Diabetes, eye health in focus <\/p>\n MUNSTER | Dr. Rand Diab, a board certified ophthalmologist, will give a presentation about the link between diabetes and eye damage. <\/p>\n The talk will last from 6-7 p.m. April 3 at Franciscan Hammond Clinic Specialty Center, 7905 Calumet Ave. <\/p>\n Attendees will learn how diabetes affects the eyes, what eye conditions diabetics are most at risk for, specific eye tests, treatment options and how to maintain good eye health. <\/p>\n Call (800) 931-3322 to register. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Go here to read the rest:<\/p>\n HEALTH BRIEFS: Expo to feature Olympian<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MERRILLVILLE | Brian Hansen, a two-time Olympian in long track speedskating who lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago, will appear at an upcoming health and wellness expo. Hosted by the Foundation for Molecular Medicine of Crown Point, the event will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 18 and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Continue reading