Free Health Screening Conducted in Menteşe within the Scope of Public Health Week
At an event held in the Menteşe district of Muğla, free health screenings were conducted for citizens and information was provided regarding preventive health services.
Muğla Provincial Health Director Dr. Eriş Başaran Akça attended a special event organized in Menteşe on the occasion of Public Health Week and reviewed the health screenings and informational activities offered to citizens on-site.
Event Details and Applications
The organization, implemented by the Menteşe District Health Directorate at Sınırsızlık Square under the theme "Age Healthy, Stay Healthy," received intense interest from district residents.
Initial checks regarding their health status were carried out by expert teams in the established area by measuring citizens' blood sugar and blood pressure.
Consultancy and Information Activities
During the health screenings, individuals' height, weight, and Body Mass Index measurements were meticulously taken and the results were recorded.
Additionally, comprehensive consultancy services regarding chronic diseases were provided to participants by experts, and preventive measures were conveyed.
The Purpose of Public Health Week
Delivering a speech at the event, Muğla Provincial Health Director Dr. Eriş Başaran Akça stated that the week is a critical awareness opportunity for the protection of public health.
Akça drew attention to the vital importance of precautions to be taken before diseases emerge and of early diagnosis.
Themes to Continue Throughout the Week
It was announced that within the framework of Public Health Week, celebrated between September 7 and 13, a different theme will be addressed each day.
With the events continuing throughout the week across Muğla, it is aimed to raise public awareness and spread healthy lifestyle habits.