Health Diary

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

FLASHES AND FLOATERS

Learn about flashes and floaters and other retinal issues at this forum conducted by Jerry Tan Eye Surgery's Dr Claudine Pang.

Camden Medical Centre, function room, Level 9, 2pm to 4pm. Free. To register, call 6738-8122 or send an e-mail to events@jerrytaneyesurgery.com

SATURDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 16-22

HEALTH SCREENING

Get your fasting blood cholesterol and glucose*, blood pressure, body mass index and risk of falling checked. This event is for Singaporeans and permanent residents, aged 40 and above, who live in Admiralty, Canberra, Chong Pang, Gambas, Marsiling, Nee Soon Central, Nee Soon East, Nee Soon South, Sembawang, Woodgrove and Woodlands.

Marsiling Court, between blocks 19 and 20, Marsiling Lane, 8am to 10.30am. Free. Call 9828-5364 (weekdays, 9am to 5pm) for more information. Note: Do not take diabetes medication before the screening. High blood pressure medication can be taken as per normal. *Participants must fast for at least eight hours before this screening.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 12, 2016, with the headline Health Diary. Subscribe