Health Fairs and Health Forums
Free Health Screenings and Wellness Forums
At
Healthy U, we’re committed to helping members of our community – locally and
globally – learn the unique health risks to their health, so that they can do
something about them before a chronic illness or disability develops. To
fulfill this goal, we’ve developed a series of free health screenings and
wellness forums that target some of the most common health risks facing us
today.
The following is our current 2008 calendar of free
health screenings and wellness forums. However, the list is constantly
being updated based on the needs of our community; please call or e-mail us for
the most current information.
January Thyroid Disease
Forum
Thyroid disorders are about five times more common
in women than in men. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are often
non-specific, and can go unrecognized for years. About 5 percent of
Americans have some thyroid disease, mostly hypothyroidism – and by the time we
reach age 65, more than 20 percent will have hypothyroidism.
February Blood Pressure Screening
Nearly one in three adults suffers from high blood
pressure in the U.S., with nearly one-third of those people unaware they have
it. Strokes – most often a result of high blood pressure – are the country’s
third leading cause of death.
March Kidney Health Screening
The kidneys are responsible for filtering and
removing waste products, maintaining your body’s fluid balance, regulating blood
pressure, producing an active form of Vitamin D (to help build strong bones),
and controlling the production of red blood cells. The kidneys can be
affected by a variety of diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, urinary
tract infections, kidney stones, and other disorders.
April Vision Screening
Just as with other body functions, all of us will
experience some changes in our vision as part of the normal aging process.
Some of these age-related changes include cataracts, presbyopia, glaucoma, and
macular degeneration. But with today’s treatment options, there’s no
reason why we cannot enjoy excellent vision for our entire lifetime.
Proper screening and proactive care can help.
May Skin Cancer Screening
Skin cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal
cells in the outer layer of the skin. It is most commonly caused by
excessive exposure to the ultraviolet rays, which alter the genetic material in
skin cells. Although darker-skinned individuals have some protection
against skin cancer, everyone is at risk of this potentially devastating
condition.
June Age-Related Macular
Degeneration Screening
The macula is located in the center of your retina,
and is responsible for clear, sharp central vision – you need it to see fine
details for everyday tasks such as writing, driving, and reading.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of blindness in
people over the age of 65; an additional 1.7 million suffer partial vision loss
because of this disease.
July Hearing Loss Screening
Thirty million Americans are exposed to dangerously
high noise levels each day – not just at work, but while driving, listening to
music, or with other normal activities. Ten million Americans already have
irreversible, noise-induced hearing loss, but many won’t even realize it until
it begins to affect their daily lives.
August Osteoporosis Screening
18 million Americans have low bone mass, placing
them at increased risk for osteoporosis. While traditionally considered to be a
disease affecting women, men can also be at risk for developing osteoporosis.
September Achieving Your Healthy
Weight (Free Health Assessment)
Although other factors such as hormones and insulin
resistance play a role in weight loss, exercise and a proper diet remain very
important components. Knowing exactly how much exercise your body needs
and the correct proportion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to consume is
important to achieve a healthy weight.
October Lung Health Screening
Lung disease is responsible for one in seven deaths
in the US. While smokers are at risk for lung disease, other environmental
or genetic factors can also affect your lung health.
November Diabetes / Pre-diabetes
Screening
20.8 million Americans have diabetes – a disease in
which the body does not make enough, or does not properly use, insulin. 6.2
million of us are unaware that we even have the disease. Diabetes is
associated with several life-threatening complications including heart disease,
stroke, kidney failure, and nerve disease.
December Fitness Assessments
Fitness assessments are an important screening tool
prior to starting an exercise program. They can identify health risk
factors and any symptoms of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, or other
health conditions which may be adversely affected by exercise. The fitness
assessment also provides key information that can be used to develop a
prescription of exercise so that you achieve your health goals quickly, but
safely.
Health Fairs
For employers, churches, universities, or other
organizations, a Healthy U health fair can be a great way to introduce your
constituents to health and wellness.
Most studies show that 60 to 70 percent of a
person’s health status is driven by lifestyle and behavior. Health fairs
give your people a chance to become more aware of their health via a variety of
health screenings. Our small group sessions or workshops – or our very
popular “The HealthCoach is In” booth – allows them to learn about how a few
simple lifestyle modifications can make a remarkable difference in their overall
health and peace of mind.
We can also bring a variety of other experts in the
holistic fields of massage, yoga, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathic, and
other modalities. Our goal is to introduce you and your group to the many
different ways you can proactively manage your health – by integrating both
traditional and holistic methods to achieve good health.
Contact us for a current list of the health fair activities we offer.
