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ICNA Relief holds free community health clinic in Barataria

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BARATARIA, La. (WGNO) — On Saturday, September 25, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., ICNA Relief is holding a free health care day for the community.

Free services include blood sugar testing, blood pressure screening, BMI testing, and physician counseling.

The health clinic will also provide free tetanus vaccines.