Cincinnati (Oct. 9, 2015) – Continuing its mission to improve the health of the community, The Christ Hospital Health Network is supporting the First Ladies Health Initiative by providing free health screenings to the public this weekend.

Health Day will be held Sunday, Oct. 11 at 18 area churches. The Christ Hospital is proud to be one of more than 40 community partners assisting in the effort by providing free lung and asthma screenings. Several volunteers from The Christ Hospital will conduct the free screenings.

The First Ladies Health Initiative is holding a press conference Friday, October 9 at 1 p.m. at City Hall to announce the Health Day. First Lady Dena Cranley, wife of Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, will share key location and time information for the free screenings.

The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. The Christ Hospital Health Network recently opened outpatient centers in Montgomery and in Fort Wright, Ky., and is planning medical centers in Liberty Township and Fort Mitchell, Ky. Consumers have named The Christ Hospital as their most preferred provider in the Greater Cincinnati area for 19 consecutive years based on the best doctors, best nurses, best quality and best image.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 19 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.