FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County announces its August schedule of mobile health unit events. It is:

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Food City in Livermore Falls.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Tranten’s in Kingfield.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1-4 p.m., Fotter’s Market in Eustis, Deborah Burchfield, FNP to provide free medical care.

Friday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street in Phillips, Old Home Days.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Farmington Fairgrounds, Foothills Festival.

A variety of free health screenings and education will be offered at each event. Screenings offered include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, colon cancer screening (FIT screening) and body composition analysis.

Staff will also be available to offer assistance with mammography and physical exam scheduling as well as assistance to help cover the costs.

Other services include free tobacco recovery support, cancer prevention information, nutrition and physical activity resources, activities for youth and enrollment assistance on the Affordable Care Act.

Services are provided free due to funding from the John T. Gorman Foundation, the United Way of the Tri Valley Area, and Avon Breast Health Outreach Program.

FMI: 207-779-2750, jwalker@fchn.org.

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