Health and Wellness Fairs
Community Health Programs and Outreach
The City of Bloomington collaborates with Bloomington Hospital and other community health partners to provide free Health and Wellness Fairs in our community. Health screenings and educational booths on health and safety are amongst the many resources available at health fairs, which allow health care providers to reach as many people as possible by offering free health screenings and health-related materials. Heath fairs inform participants about the resources available to them in their community. Health and wellness fairs educate community members about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, and promote health awareness and individuals assuming responsibility for their own health. For more information or opportunities for collaboration, please contact Nancy Woolery, Health Projects Manager for the City of Bloomington, at wooleryn@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3581.
Heart Healthy Health & Wellness Luncheon for City Employees and Their Families
Community Health Programs and Outreach, of the Community and Family Resources Department, regularly sponsors employee events designed to raise awareness on critical health and wellness issues. The topic of our recent luncheon was Heart Health, and featured Susie Carter, a cardiac rehabilitation specialist from Bloomington Hospital. Participants learned about healthy lifestyles and behaviors to prevent, as well as risk factors associated with higher incidences of, heart disease -- including high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Luncheon attendees as well as all City employees were encouraged to Wear Red for the day, in order to show support and raise awareness of healthy prevention behaviors and lifestyles, and education on the risk factors for heart disease.
Spotlight Services in Health and Wellness Fairs
Participate in a Community Blood Drive | |
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American Red Cross Blood Drives for City employees and members of the public are held four times a year, during the months of January, April, July, and October. |