NEWPORT — More than two dozen local organizations, businesses and Samaritan Health Services will take part in the Healthier You Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 the Samaritan Center for Health Education.
There will be free exhibits ranging from A (acupuncture treatments) to V (volunteer opportunities), along with education and information for improved health.
This is a return to the fair that was interrupted for three years during the pandemic.
“This is a great opportunity for community members to meet with local professionals on a variety of health and wellness topics, get their seasonal flu shot, meet with a clinician to discuss health care options, and so much more,” said Amy Conner, Samaritan’s health resource coordinator.
The event will be set up trade-show style with participants stopping at the booths that most interest them. Among the offerings are acupuncture treatments, balance assessment, blood pressure checks, body fat testing, cancer risk screening kits, cholesterol and glucose screening, flu shot, leg strength assessment, massages, mini facials, sleep assessment and a Samaritan ArtsCare project. In addition, education and information will be offered on addiction and recovery resources, asthma and COPD, diabetes and nutrition, health education classes, hypnotherapy, veterans resources and volunteer opportunities.
There will also be food samples, giveaways, door prizes, a prescription drop box to safely dispose of unused medications and an American Red Cross blood drive.
