Free Women’s Health Fair; Session For Men Too With Bear Bryant’s Doctor

February 6, 2009

A free Women’s Health and Wellness Fair will be held Saturday in Atmore, and there is even an afternoon session for men too.

The event takes place Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Atmore First Assembly of God on South Main Street in Atmore.

The day begins with a free health screening for cholesterol, blood sugar, bone density, a fitness assessment and more. Fasting after midnight is required for the screenings; snacks will be provided for those fasting. The free free screenings will be available until 11:30 a.m.

Regina Worrell, a local physical therapist with Atmore Community Hospital along with her helpers, will be providing fitness assessment. Baptist Healthcare and the Escambia County Health Department will be providing the testing and screening.

Robbie Drummond, RPH, will provide s “A Light Hearted Look at Medicine” during a free lunch.

mccdc.jpgThe afternoon sessions will be open to both men and women. Dr. Gaylon McCollough, founder of the McCollough Institute for Appearance and Health in Gulf Shores and one of American’s top Plastic Surgeons, will be the guest speaker.

McCollough was also an All-American Center for the 1964 University of Alabama championship team and was the personal physician for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. He has just released his newest book, “The Long Shadow of Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant which offers an intimate look at the patriarch of the Alabama football family and his personal friend.

McCollough will be speaking on “Enhancing the Image in Your Mirror” offering information on heart health, skin care and alternatives to plastic surgery. He also will be discussing his
latest release and his other books. Dr. McCollough will be available after his session to sign his books which may be purchased the day of the Fair.

All of the day’s events are free. Interested persons can pre-register at the church from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, contact the church office at (251) 368-4637; Ruth Harrell at (251) 296-5101 or Nancy Helton at (251) 655-6358.

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One Response to “Free Women’s Health Fair; Session For Men Too With Bear Bryant’s Doctor”

  1. J on February 7th, 2009 9:48 pm

    Good Book!! I bought Your book for My brother-in-law for Christmas cause he and I love Alabama and he went Crazy over it. ROLL TIDE GO BAMA!!!!!!