Expo Encourages Women to Check Their Health

Expo Encourages Women to Check Their Health


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Ashley Hayes reporting As mothers, women are stereotypically known to be natural caretakers. Many times they are the ones nudging the rest of us to go see the doctor when we don't feel well.

But a medical study says Utah women aren't so good about taking care of themselves.

Two different health organizations rank Utah women at the bottom nationally for getting routine check-ups for reproductive cancers, preventative examinations and cholesterol screenings. That's why a health expo is for women is being held today at the Gateway.

More than 50 different booths are set up. Different organizations are giving away and raffling various items and prizes to encourage people to attend.

Health Expo
Union Pacific Depot @Gateway Mall
Today & Tomorrow
10am- 6-m

Saturday
Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for a Cure - 7am

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