A free rock climbing wall, free screenings and health information are all part of the Live Well HealthFest on April 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bennett High in Salisbury.
Peninsula Regional Health System and the Wicomico County Board of Education invite everyone on the Delmarva Peninsula to join them for LiveWell HealthFest: An event for all ages, on Saturday, April 2, 2016.
This year’s event, a showcase of healthy exhibits and health screenings, is free and open to the public at James M. Bennett High School on College Avenue in Salisbury. LiveWell HealthFest: An event for all ages will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Over 35 free health screenings will be available the day of the event and without pre-registration. The health screenings, performed by Peninsula Regional Medical Center healthcare specialists and other area healthcare providers, will be available to anyone looking to find out how healthy they are, and to learn what they can do to lead an even healthier and more productive lifestyle.
At this year’s LiveWell HealthFest, PRMC will offer attendees an opportunity to participate in a paper Diabetes screening conducted by the Peninsula Regional Diabetes and Endocrinology Center team. If determined to be at high risk, individuals will be provided education and offered a Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) blood draw. The HbA1c test is preferred because it can actually detect Diabetes, and is a much more accurate measure of a person’s health risk. The glucose screenings previously provided by the PRMC Lab at LiveWell HealthFest will still be offered, but will now be a component of a National Kidney Foundation screening for kidney disease.
At various times during the event, LiveWell HealthFest participants may enjoy a therapy dog demonstration, dance and cheer team performances, chair aerobics and Zumba, a rock climbing wall, a fire rescue obstacle course, fire engine and ambulance tours, a fly in and helicopter tours by the Maryland State Police, an “ask the provider” booth for medical questions, a health corner for kids presented by PRMC Child Care, a cooking demonstration and a free photo booth.
Participants will also have the opportunity to visit with over 50 exhibitors who are also joining LiveWell HealthFest with valuable information on their services.
For more information on LiveWell HealthFest: An event for all ages, a map and a complete list of screenings and demonstrations, please visit the Peninsula Regional Health System website at www.peninsula.org/specialevents.
