Blue Mountain Health System will recognize National Cholesterol Education Month with a cholesterol screening and educational session "Cholesterol: Know Your Numbers" from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 7 in the community room at the Gnaden Huetten campus, 211 N. 12th St. in Lehighton.

A shingles vaccine event, for people who are uninsured or underinsured, will be held from 2-3 p.m.During the program, participants will look at total blood cholesterol, which doctors use when determining your risk for heart disease and how to manage it.To register for the program, call 610-377-7070.To register for the shingles vaccine, call 570-325-6106.