The 2016 Health Happening Fair is taking place this Friday, February 5, 8a to 3p at the School of Medicine’s Eric P. Newman Education Center. Discover the many wellness resources available to you both on- and off-campus. Representatives from various departments and local businesses will be available to share information, provide free samples, and answer your questions.
Learn more about your health and wellness benefits and get selected health screenings, including a three-minute step test, balance assessment, blood pressure, lung function screening, and a biometric screening.
Walk through a giant inflatable colon! It features various stages of disease with explanations of normal colon tissue, Crohn’s disease, polyps, colon cancer, and more.
Purchase fruit and vegetables from the Schnucks Market. Bring cash or use your Bear Bucks! If you are currently not signed up, you will have the opportunity to do so at the Fair.
Do you need a primary care physician? You can find one at the Ask the Expert booth!
Participate in the Fair for your chance to win some great prizes including Visa gift cards, designer sunglasses, items from the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues, and more!
Who will be at the Health Fair:
Ask the Expert
Washington University Physicians will be available to help answer your medical questions. Talk to professionals from:
Colorectal surgery
Dermatology
OBGYN
Orthopedics
Pain Management
Primary care – adult and pediatric
Vein Center
Weight Loss – surgical and non-surgical
And more!
Screenings
Balance
Biometric screening
Blood pressure screening – back again this year!
Fitness and body composition testing
Grip testing
Lung function screening
Foot screening
Washington University Benefits
Advantica Dental
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
E4 Health
Employer Assisted Housing Program
Express Scripts
TIAA-Cref – new!
United Healthcare
Vanguard – new!
VSP – Vision care
Washington University and Affiliated Groups
Applied Health Behavior Research Graduate Programs – new!
Bernard Becker Medical Library – Consumer Health Information
Division of Public Health Sciences
Lactation Room Program – new!
On the MoveTM
Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities( PECaD)
SLCH Family Resource Center
SLCH Child Safety
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Siteman Cancer Center
The Contraceptive Choice Center – new!
University College – new!
Washington University Diabetes Research
Washington University Environmental Health and Safety
Washington University Heart and Vascular Center in West County
Washington University Orthopedics
Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy
Washington University Program in Physical Therapy
Washington University Program in Physical Therapy – Deskercise – 8-11a
Washington University Smoking Cessation
Washington University Sustainability Action Team
Washington University The Research Participant for Volunteer for Health
Washington University Wellness Connection
Vendors
Bon Appetit
Big River Running Company
Big Shark Bicycle Company
BJC WellAware Center
Chiquita/Fresh Express – back again this year!
Garmin – new!
Laurie’s Shoes
Pro-Am Golf
Rooted in STEM/Sun Patch Garden – new!
Schnucks
Schultz Family Dentistry
Stress Busters Massages – 11a-1p
The Walking Company
Web MD
Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa
YMCA – Mid-County Family YMCA
Yoga – 11:30a-3p