Med Middle Well being’s ‘Well being and Wellness Expo’ returns after three years

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – On Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, Med Middle Well being hosted its first “Well being and Wellness Expo” since 2020, providing neighborhood members the prospect to kickstart a wholesome 2023.

“It’s a one-stop store to your well being,” mentioned Sarah Widener, Director of Med Middle Well being and Wellness. “We’re all the time on the lookout for totally different distributors inside the neighborhood which have one thing to supply so far as well being info and screenings.”

From 8 a.m. to midday, locals from round Southcentral Kentucky gathered on the Sloan Conference Middle in Bowling Inexperienced to benefit from all of the issues that have been supplied.

Attendees acquired free well being recommendation from medical professionals, well being screenings, and different medical providers. In addition they had the chance to stroll out with a great deal of free stuff, courtesy of the a number of volunteer distributors.

“I believe individuals are placing well being on the back-burner proper now as a result of every thing is anxious,” mentioned Widener.

“I believe having the ability to take a day to get lots of well being info in a single spot is big. Perhaps if they don’t have a medical house, possibly they discovered someplace that they may see a health care provider and get that assist.”

These in attendance had the chance to obtain medical checkups, which included checking blood stress, blood glucose, A1C, and their threat of stroke.

The Well being and Wellness Expo additionally supplied screenings for oral most cancers, lung operate, and eye exams.

There have been additionally medical demonstrations all through the day from medical professionals. These demonstrations included the hazards of carbon monoxide, vaping, and helmet security.

Widener mentioned the turnout for the occasion was a hit, with over 1,000 individuals in attendance.

To be taught extra about what Med Middle Well being has to supply, you may go to their website.

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