Author: Catherine Jansen
Planning Unit: Carroll County CES
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Plan of Work: Nutrition
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Health Fair
To help raise awareness of the importance of good health, the Carroll County Cooperative Extension Service along with St. Elizabeth Hospital, Triad Health Systems, Three Rivers Health Department, Humana, MarketPOINT, Kidney Health Alliance, Northern KY Area DD, Fair View, Carroll County Chiropractor, and Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Navigators held a Community Health Fair. Fifty four presenters and participants enjoyed the day. Included was 4 Hispanics, 1 African American, 13 male, and 41 female.
Stations included Blood Pressure Screening, Sun Safety, Eye Care, Hand Washing Skills, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Heart Health, Exercise, Importance of Water, Kidney Screenings, Diabetes Awareness, Healthy Snacks and Portion Control, and Dental Health.
With a follow up survey, twenty one participants did a Kidney screening, six women completed a mammogram, 86% said they would try to increase their intake of water, 54 % said they would try to eat more new foods, and 72% said they would try to exercise more.
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