community health fair, great success

North East ISD hosted its 4th Annual Health and Wellness Education Fair on October 15, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon at Blossom Athletic Center. The NEISD community showed their support of this free event, and crowds came in to receive flu shots and take part in free health screenings.

Participants learned valuable information on many health-related issues, such as heart health, nutrition, health care, diabetes education, dental care, asthma management, cancer awareness, plus many more.

The community received free information from vendors and area resources including H-E-B Pharmacy, UT Health Science Center Respiratory and Dental schools, NEISD School Nutrition Services, NEISD Environmental Health, Kleenhanz, NEISD Family Specialists, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, NEISD Health Services, NEISD PE/Athletics, Sole Support Medical, Prevent Blindness Texas, Metro Health/WIC, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oak Farms Dairy, RediClinic, Community First, SA Food Bank, Food Allergy Support Team, North East Police Department, Baptist Health System, Maximus Texas Star/Texas Health Steps, Aetna/CHIP/Medicaid, and Humana.

Students from Harmony Hills Elementary performed a dance routine to Thriller, and the East Terrell Hills Jump Rope club showed off their skills with several jump-rope tricks. Children enjoyed playing on the bouncy castle and slide and also climbing the Rock Wall. They also played on Wii Dance Pads.

 

NEISD began a multi-faceted Wellness initiative in 2007 to educate and motivate the district’s community in order to dedicate themselves to the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. NEISD's Health and Wellness Education Fair is part of that initiative which strives to address wellness and educate the community on disease management/prevention, physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

Thank you to the North East ISD community for showing your support in this wellness initiative.

Posted on October 17, 2011