Health fair provides resources, sets attendance record
Russell Siler | The Daily Eastern News Rebecca Williamson, a senior early childhood education major, looks through samples of Arbonne, a toxin-free health and wellness products, with Jessica Willcut, Arbonne Area Manager, at The Price is Right Health Fair Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.
November 20, 2014
With more than 70 vendors and 1,000 attendees, the health fair this year was the largest one yet, said Amanda Harvey, the assistant director for health education and promotion.
Harvey, who was one of the event organizers, said the fair had more vendors this year than in previous years for both on- and off-campus.
The health fair has been an annual event at Eastern for about 10 years, but this is the first year organizers have collaborated with Housing and Dining.
Amanda said the goal of the event is to get all the health services possible in one place for the benefit of students, faculty and staff.
Many of the booths had games or quizzes for the students to interact with.
Rebecca Williamson, a senior early childhood education major, said she came for class credit and to learn more about health, but what made the event interesting were the games and activities offered by the vendors.
“The Price is Right with Good Health” was the theme of the event, with booths featuring Plinko, the big wheel and name the price games for attendees.
The health services booths were varied, focusing on different aspects of health and wellness.
Some booths focused on exercise to promote physical health. In addition, other booths were from local vendors of health and wellness oriented foods and services.
A financial health booth spoke to people about retirement plans and their financial future.
Resources were available for behavioral health, victims of abuse and counseling services.
The ATP Lab offered a free blood pressure check, while some of the booths offered samples of health products.
Students received samples of everything from organic foods to toxin-free lotions, also health and sanitary items like tampons and condoms. Another booth gave out therapeutic massages.
Harley Drum, a junior health professions major, said she was surprised at the number of resources available on campus.
Kyle Broge, a senior biology major, says he enjoys the health fair and that he learns something new every year.
“It is important to focus on your quality of life and what makes you feel better.”
Russell Siler can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].
