On Sunday, April 28, from 1-5 p.m., attendees can expect a range of complementary health services and health and wellness-related information outside the Student Recreation Center. The event is being hosted by the Health Sciences and Technology Academy, Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students, and the Student National Medical Association.
The day will feature a two-mile Community Health Walk starting at 2:30 p.m. and a run starting at 3:30 p.m. Various organizations will be providing services and information including oxygen screenings by WVU Medicine Children’s Transport Team, healthy vs. unhealthy lung displays by WVU Medicine Children’s Transport Team, blood pressure and nutritional screenings by Project REACH, diabetes prevention/exercise promotion education by WVU Student Nurses’ Association, among many others.
Gregory Epps, advisor to the sponsoring student organizations, emphasized that the goal of the event is to provide an inclusive environment where attendees can enjoy the festivities while also receiving important services and information for their personal health and wellness. He added that it’s crucial to provide helpful resources in addition to fun activities.
The Expo is supported by the WVU Health Sciences Center, WVU Medicine, NASA WV Space Grant Consortium, among other campus and community partners. For more information on how to participate or volunteer at this exciting event please contact Gregory Epps at gdepps@hsc.wvu.edu
