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Health Fair
April 7, 2011
Human Resources, Health Services, and the Johnson Fitness Center organized a health fair for students, faculty, and staff in Hodson Hall Commons. Visitors received free health screenings, health education, and learned about health opportunities through available through community health related organizations.
Visitors tucked their heads inside the Dermascan device for a quick assessment of their skin condition.
Physical therapists spoke with employees.
Information was available about a variety of campus services.
Lung strength was tested through by exhaling and inhaling through a tube that measures air pressure.
Biodots were on hand for visitors to gauge their stress levels along with tips for reducing stress.
Staff members learn about life insurance policy benefits, including travel insurance and identity theft protection.
Staff learn about the Employee Assistance Program.
A kiosk display for healthy eating had equally weighted samples of muscle and fat for guests to compare size.
Students learn about the Don't Drive Distracted 3D Project to promote safe driving.
Zumba instructors Sarah Snyder '04 M'08 (College Relations Coordinator) and Aundra Weissert '08 (Assistant Director of Admissions) offered Zumba giveaways in the Egg.
Employees had the opportunity to learn about the appropriate times for cancer screenings and other preventative health measures.
Visitors received information about Lyme disease.
The Zumba demonstration attracted student and staff participants.
Vendors watch the Zumba demonstration from their tables in the Egg.
Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class.
Free exercise devices were on hand for faculty and staff members who signed up to participate in the walking program.
Jonnie Jenkins '07 joins Director of Human Resources Alan Chesney and Director of Alumni Programs Judie Barroll '88 M'91 for a picture.
Systems Analyst/Programmer Molly Mears '76 tries out the Spinning bike.
Sarah Snyder '04 M'08 and Aundra Weissert '08 describe Zumba classes offered through Washington College.
Multimedia Production Center Manager Brian Palmer tries to walk a straight line wearing goggles that simulate intoxication.