Monroe Republican Reps. Jack Rader and David Parker will host a Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Northampton Community College's Monroe Campus.

This expo is open to Monroe County residents of all ages. Pocono Medical Center is co-sponsoring the event and will be providing 500 free flu shots, diabetes and balance screenings and chair massages. A prescription takeback collection box will be on site, courtesy of the Pocono Township Police Department.East Stroudsburg University's College of Health Sciences will be conducting several health screenings, including blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings. Nearly 60 vendors will be on hand to inform residents about proactive steps they can take to improve their health.The Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van will be at the event to assist veterans with obtaining information and initiating compensation claims paperwork. The outreach van is also intended to inform veterans about existing services and benefits."I'm really looking forward to our expo. This is great opportunity to get a free flu shot and learn about health and wellness programs in Monroe County. It's important to start thinking about our health before we enter the later stages of our lives so we are able to make changes that will improve our quality of life later on," Rader said."Preventive care is one of the easiest ways to reduce one's medical costs, and we have great partners in our community that can help people of all ages put together a wellness program that works for their lifestyle," Parker said. "Pocono Medical Center has top-notch physicians and state-of-the-art equipment if needed, but having a healthy community is their No. 1 one goal."For more information, contact Rader's district office at 570-620-4341 or Parker's district office at 570-894-7905.