Health Fair is Just around the corner

As you mark your calendars for the many activities taking place this spring, I would like to encourage you to make plans to attend the Wise County Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 am to 1:00pm at the Decatur Civic Center. The Health Fair is sponsored by United Way and is promoting a healthier Wise County through community awareness and education.

One of the key features will be the family fun run/walk beginning at 10:30 am. This event is free.  There are many other free opportunities as well.  They include several free health screenings: blood pressure checks; carotid artery; fitness assessments; nutritional eye testing; hearing; blood glucose checks; lower artery duplex; peripheral vascular diseases scan; renal stenosis scan; varicose vein scan; heart rate; and  hemoglobin A1C.

A new feature will be the addition of a Comfort Zone. If a need is demonstrated as a result of the screenings, counseling will be available in the Comfort Zone to help you find a physician or medical home. Several popular activities are returning such as: Drunk Driving Simulator; Texas Lifestar Helicopter; and Facepainting.

Participants will be able to take part in plant pals offered by Wise County 4-H; and the Carter Blood Care unit returns. The Moncrief Cancer Center mammography mobile unit will provide fully funded mammography screenings. Pre registration is required by calling 1-800-405-7739.  

Entry forms for booths/displays/activities space are available via the United Way website at www.wisecountyunitedway.org/healthforum.html. You may also contact the Extension office at 940/627-3341 for additional information.