We have reached that point in the semester where many students, faculty and staff begin to feel the effects of a busy and stressful fall, meaning that there is no better time to focus on health and wellness.
As the annual event that highlights health and recreation on campus, the 27th Health and Rec Fair is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever.
Marissa Rudley |
UI Campus Dietitian
With more than 60 campus, community and regional health exhibitors, there will be an array of topics, resources and free giveaways. From wellness demonstrations to health screenings, a bubble ball tournament, door prizes and free food, the Health and Rec Fair is your health destination on campus. The Fair is from 1-5 p.m. this Wednesday.
With flu season often starting in October, the Health and Rec fair will be providing free flu shots to students, faculty and staff. As your best protection against the flu virus, this is your opportunity to access this free service. Students will need to bring their Vandal Cards for a free flu shot. Faculty and staff also have a unique opportunity to access free biometric screenings the morning of the Fair, from 7-11 a.m. in the Student Recreation Center classroom. Employees that bring their Blue Cross of Idaho card will be able to have their glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, full lipid profile and body mass index screened, as well an optional bone density screening for $15.
The Health and Rec fair is a free event that focuses on total health and well-being. There is no better time than the present to prioritize your health. Join us for an afternoon of health resources, prizes and food. On behalf of Vandal Health Education, Campus Recreation and Human Resources, we look forward to seeing you at the Fair.
Marissa Rudley is the campus dietician. She can be reached at [email protected]