Sidney Health Center and the Richland County Health Department are co-sponsoring and coordinating the eighth annual Community Health Fair in March. The two entities are once again joining forces with local organizations to promote various health-related topics and feature screenings to the general public.
This year’s Community Health Fair is slated for Thursday, March 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center located at the fairgrounds in Sidney. Coordinators of the event are anticipating a little something for everyone again this year. The health fair will feature various screenings, demonstrations, and more than 40 community booths on various health topics.
Screenings are quick assessments or tests that help identify individuals who may be at risk for disease or health complications. A few of the screenings available are the non-fasting blood draws, blood pressure checks, body fat percentage calculations and blood sugar tests.
The Sidney Health Center lab will offer non-fasting blood draw tests for thyroid function at reduced rates. The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) tests are available for $20. In addition, sign-up sheets for the birthday month blood draw will be available for individuals who are interested in having a blood panel screening during their birthday month at a reduced rate.
Demonstrations throughout the day will highlight cooking and meal planning solutions, Zumba and Zentangle. Judy Johnson, MSU Extension agent, will present “Meals Under Construction” at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. The cooking demonstration will include tips for quick healthy meals, stocking a healthy pantry and recipes for meals in a hurry will also be featured.
Additional demonstrations include “Zumba – Get Up and Move” by Jeanna Janeway at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and “Zentangle – A Relaxing Art Method” by Peggy Kopp at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Interactive activities at a couple of the health fair booths include chair exercises at the Cardiac Rehab booth as well as AED and CPR instructions at the ambulance booth. Community booths will address the full range of health-related topics from nutrition advice to mental health issues as well as chiropractic services to massage therapies. Representation from various organizations will also be readily available.
Finally, Sidney Health Center pharmacy will be partnering with the local law enforcement to provide a “Medication Take Back” service. Health fair attendees are encouraged to bring their expired and unused prescription medications to ensure proper disposal.
Plan to make a day of it or simply stop by on a lunch break. The Foundation for Community Care will be providing breakfast and lunch concessions, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s Healthcare Scholarship Fund. Plus, Extended Care activities department will be selling popcorn as an afternoon snack.
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