Free health screenings and ‘Rock the Block 7’ party in August

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A New Hanover County healthcare provider is holding its free annual block party where your health is the celebration and 500 people are expected to attend.

MedNorth Health Center just announced “Rock the Block 7,” which is an annual community block party.  A company spokesman says the goal is to promote health education and provides free screenings to the community.

Here’s what organizers say you’ll get: This community block party provides local residents with access to free health education and screening includes free live music, food and activities for the children. More than 500 people are expected to attend. The event will focus on increasing awareness oral health, physical fitness, nutrition and overall wellness. Body mass index assessments; blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and oral screenings; HIV/Hep C testing and other free services are planned.

Who: YOU
What: Free health screenings
Where: MedNorth Health Center, 925 4th Street
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, August 8