>Event Saturday at Wisp Resort
Angie Brant
The Cumberland Times-News Sun Apr 10, 2011, 10:55 PM EDT
MCHENRY — The Garrett County Health Department will hold its annual Health Fair on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wisp Resort.
This will be the fifth year the health department has hosted this event and organizers hope to see every Garrett County resident take advantage of the many free screenings, drawings and activities that have been planned.
The annual health fair is organized by the STEPS to Better Health Committee and the goal is to offer county residents with the information to improve their health and lead more productive and fulfilling lives. The committee includes members of the public, business and civic leaders who share a desire to improve the overall wellness of the community.
“The key to better health is not better health care, but a better understanding of health and wellness. Persons who understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and have knowledge of risk factors are more likely to lead healthy and fulfilling lives,” said Bob Stephens, Garrett County Health Department director of behavioral and family health.
The fair will open at 9 a.m. with a welcome by master of ceremonies Jon Burnett of KDKA-TV. Opening speakers will also include Don Battista, president and CEO of Garrett County Memorial Hospital; Rodney Glotfelty, Garrett County health officer; and Gregan Crawford, Garrett County commissioner.
Anthony Zaloga, the head athletic trainer for Frostburg State University, will be the keynote speaker. Guest speakers will also include Dr. Margaret Kaiser, geriatric medicine and internal medicine; Dr. Donald Richter, family practice; Dr. Charles Walch, general surgeon; and Dr. Ronel Williams, chiropractor. Peggy Santamaria, a local yoga instructor, will demonstrate simple chair exercises during breaks in between speakers. Speakers will be presenting on the quarter hour starting at 9:15 a.m. and ending at 1:15 p.m. Zaloga will be the first speaker, followed by Williams, Walch, Kaiser and Richter.
About 70 businesses, health providers and organizations will have booths set up throughout the fair and 20 free health screenings will be offered. Free screenings will include glucose, bone density, cholesterol, foot scanning, blood pressure, iridology, vision, skin cancer, neuropathy, migraine and many more. A wide variety of door prizes, including a Wisp Health Club membership and an Xbox 360 bundle, will also be awarded to attendees.
The American Red Cross will also hold a blood drive during the health fair.
Each year the event grows and more activities and screenings are available for residents to enjoy. In 2010, more than 800 county residents participated in the many free drawings and screenings. Organizers said that attendees can be guaranteed of several results — an increase in health awareness; a better understating of how your body works; and increased knowledge of area resources, all while having a good time.
Additional information is available by calling 301-533-4178.
Contact Angie Brant at abrant@times-news.com
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