In order to promote and maintain wellness among senior citizens, the Health Department offers free health programming and screenings for all town residents 60 years of age and older.
Blood Pressure Screenings are offered every Wednesday at the Senior Center, located at 549 East Middle Turnpike in Manchester, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary.
Individual health counseling services, such as fall assessments and referral services are also offered. Please call the Geratriic Clinic Nurse/Health Education Coordinator, at 647-3173 for an appointment.
Senior Foot Care is offered a couple of Fridays each month. Services are $30/cash or check. Call the Health Department at 647-3173 to schedule an appointment.
*** Please note - Manchester Health Dept. is no longer offering public flu clinics ***
Flu vaccines are readily available at many pharmacies, such as, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Shop Rite and Stop & Shop.