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 5 from 8:30 am to 12:00pm 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. All participants who complete the approximate one mile course
will be eligible for door prizes. There
are many other free opportunities as well. To date several free health screenings have
been confirmed: blood pressure checks; vision and hearing; blood glucose
checks; PSA for men over 40; heart rate; and hemoglobin A1C.
Several popular
activities are returning such as: Texas Lifestar Helicopter; Fire Truck and
Ambulance and face painting. New this year is MARGE- Mobile Awareness Resource
Gastrointestinal Exhibit, which is an inflatable walk through colon.
Participants
will also be able to take part in plant pals offered by Wise County 4-H; and
the Carter Blood Care unit returns.
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.
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