Health Fair

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, March 28 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. New in 2015 are the Family Fun Run activity stations that will be along the one mile course.  Upon completion of the course, participants will be eligible for prizes.  There are many other free opportunities as well.  To date several free health screenings have been confirmed: mammograms; blood pressure checks; vision and hearing; cholesterol; blood glucose checks; PSA for men over 40; and heart rate.

Several popular activities are returning such as: Texas Lifestar Helicopter; Fire Truck and Ambulance and face painting. Returning 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. Child fingerprinting will be made available by the Wise County Sheriff’s Office.

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