Revamped health fair offers more and diverse exhibits,
screenings and hands-on experience
INDIANAPOLIS – An
expanded and fully interactive health fair is in store for the anticipated
hundreds who will attend an annual health sponsored by Senior
Promise.
“Journey Through
Wellness” is slated for 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 3, at The Atrium, 3143 E.
Thompson Road. Senior Promise is a program based at Franciscan
St. Francis Health.
Ever given any thought
about what’s going on inside your head? Participants can walk through AmeriBrain, a large, inflatable exhibit. The display offers a realistic
view about the parts and mechanics of the brain and disorders – such as strokes
and headaches – and Franciscan St. Francis Health clinicians will be on hand to
explain these functions.
There also will be
numerous lifestyle screenings and other activities available, including health
and wellness screenings, physician presentations, exercise (Pilates and yoga
chair), cooking demonstrations, genetic counseling and testing for hereditary
cancer conditions, chair massages, pharmacy consultations, first aid to name
but a few.
Emergency Medical
Technicians will be on hand to talk about personal safety and to assist guests
in filling our emergency medical information forms.
Flu and pneumonia
vaccines also will be offered and the cost covered for those enrolled in
Medicare Care Part B or who are members of the Advantage Health plan.
“Journey Through
Wellness – formerly called the Fall Health Festival – is an opportunity for us
to more actively engage our guests and members and to provide more
comprehensive health care education and the tools necessary to stay healthy,”
said Senior Promise Director Jeanelle Regal.
Launched in 1987, Senior Promise provides its 30,000-plus members a variety of meaningful
services and benefits for people age 50 and older throughout the year.
