On Sunday, April 28 from 1-5 p.m., the Health Sciences and Technology Academy, Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students, and the Student National Medical Association are hosting a community health expo outside the Student Recreation Center. The event will feature complementary health services and wellness-related information.
The expo will include a two-mile Community Health Walk starting at 2:30 p.m., followed by a run at 3:30 p.m. Some of the information and services that will be available include oxygen screenings and a healthy vs. unhealthy lung display by the WVU Medicine Children’s Transport Team, blood pressure and nutritional screenings by Project REACH, and diabetes prevention/exercise promotion education by the WVU Student Nurses’ Association.
Gregory Epps, advisor to the sponsoring student organizations, stated that the goal of the event is to provide an inclusive experience where people can enjoy the festivities while receiving services and information beneficial to their personal health and wellness. The expo is supported by the WVU Health Sciences Center, WVU Medicine, NASAWV Space Grant Consortium, and other campus and community partners.
Individuals interested in learning more about this event can contact Epps at gdepps@hsc.wvu.edu for more information about how to get involved or attend this unique community health fair.