The American Cancer Society will hold its "Great American Weigh In" March 3 to promote cancer prevention by encouraging individuals to eat well, be active, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Throughout the day, free body mass index screenings and information on cancer prevention will be available at participating Weight Watchers locations nationwide. Additionally, the ACS has expanded the weigh-in to workplaces that offer Weight Watchers at Work meetings.
For more information, call the ACS at (800) 227-2345. For Weight Watchers locations, call (800) 651-6000.
Talks, screenings offered at SCAN during March
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will present "Diabetes: The ‘Unnoticed’ Disease" March 3 from 1-3 p.m. at SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown.
Blood pressure screenings will be conducted March 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
"The New American Plate" will be presented March 10 from 1-3 p.m.
All activities are free to SCAN members, and registration is required. SCAN membership is free to residents age 50 and older. To register or for more information, call SCAN at (732) 542-1326.