Success StoryBath Health Day



Bath Health Day

Author: Terence Clemons

Planning Unit: Bath County CES

Major Program: Arts and Community Health

Plan of Work: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Outcome: Initial Outcome

This year the Bath County Extension Council and agents organized a community health screening program.  This is the first time extension has led this type of program in our community.  The extension agents and leaders actively recruited health care agencies in the region to provide free health screenings in the areas of vision, hearing, circulation, balance, blood pressure, healthy eating, glucose and foot care.  St. Clair medical, the Gateway Regional health department, local pharmacies, doctors offices and physical therapy groups provided the hands on care.  In all, over 60 individuals participated as a screen er or participant.  Those who went through the program had their health screening results discussed with them so that they would be better informed as to how their health compared to average.  Participants were also advised about changes to diet and activity that could improve any health issues that may have been found.  It is important that people get screened periodically so that they can head off any health related issues before they become serious.  There have been 2 individuals that followed up with their personal doctors after attending this program.






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