Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services hosting Community Health Fair
The Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services will host the 20th Annual Community Health Fair from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, March 6, in Centennial Hall.
The event is open to the public with free health screenings, and community members can tour the new building, which opened in August 2019 and learn about the programs offered.
“Put Prevention into Practice” is the theme. Students from nursing, respiratory therapy, radiology, athletic training, exercise physiology, and dental hygiene students will participate.
Blood pressure readings; blood glucose; lung function; height, weight, and body mass index; and HIV and STD tests are among the screenings available. Educational activities related to nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, violence/abuse prevention, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, drunk driving, stress reduction, dental health, breast self-exams, emergency preparation, and more will be available.
Attendees may bring toiletries and non-perishable food for the Mustangs pantry and outdated eyeglasses for the Lion’s Club. They may also donate blood and register as organ donors. For more information, call 940-397-4939.