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HEALTH SOURCE
H-D to sponsor Family Health and Fitness Expo
WHAT: The fourth annual Family Health and Fitness Expo, sponsored by The Herald-Dispatch, will offer a variety of health- and fitness-related businesses, services, agencies and organizations. Local hospitals and health-care providers will offer a variety of screenings, including blood and cholesterol screenings, back and spine assessments, glaucoma screenings and blood pressure checks. Germ City will teach about proper hand washing, and demonstrations from local dance and fitness experts will be going on throughout the day.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31.
WHERE: Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.
FOR THE KIDS: There will be Kid's Corner, which will encourage fun and exercise on a variety of inflatables. In addition, kids (in or out of costume) are invited to trick-or-treat among the event's booths for a variety of non-candy treats.
HEALTHY AWARDS: During the expo, The Herald-Dispatch will recognize the winners of its inaugural community awards for individuals, businesses and organizations working to improve the health and wellness of the Tri-State area.
PRIZES: Those attending may register to win a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit, which will be given away with a drawing at the end of the event.
WHO'S THERE: Vendors planning to participate are: St. Mary's Medical Center; Cabell Huntington Hospital; American Health Center; Cervical Cancer Prevention; HealthSouth; Weight Watchers; Sarah Care Adult Day Care; Scott Orthopedics; Pro Imaging; Medical Weight Loss; Western Southern Consultants; Best Home Medical; Jennifer Anderson; West Virginia Organ Affiliates; St. Mary's Wound Center; Healthy Life Market; Drug Emporium; Anne Greybeal Consultant; HIT Center; First Church Christ Scientist; Cabell County EMS; Westmoreland Chiropractic; Moore Chiropractic; Connie Back Consultant; Cabell-Huntington Health Department; Ebenezer Medical Outreach; AARP Huntington Chapter; Cabell Surgery Center; Mountain State Oral & Maxillofacial; MCTC; and Germ City.
MORE INFORMATION: Advertising/Marketing Director Amy Howat at 304-526-2820.
