RCH Annual Health Fair – May 5, 2007
Hundreds of local residents took advantage of the laboratory services at the annual Rooks County Health Center Health Fair. On May 5, over 36 booths offered interactive services to more than 400 individuals. Many brought their entire family to enjoy a wonderful day filled with valuable information about health, well-being and services available in Rooks County.
Services and entertainment at the health fair included blood pressure screenings, games, prizes, screenings, massages, face painting, train rides, baked goods, radio information spots and educational opportunities. Eagle Med’s helicopter dropped by to provide a bird’s eye view of their services. To add to the fair’s healthy appeal, Bobbi Norton, manager of the dietary department at RCH organized and served a healthy lunch to attendants.
The tremendous success for this health fair was brought together by the enthusiasm, organization and guidance of Kandie Morain, Kim Norton, Casey Arnold, Francie Benedick and Brandy Wilkerson. “Some of the RCH staff, vendors and providers came together and volunteered their time to benefit this county. That is huge!” stated Kandie Morain, event chairman. “The efforts of Bob Rudman and Glenn Cain with the maintenance department at RCH in helping set up and volunteering their time on Saturday to tear down was also very much appreciated. It’s great when people work together for the benefit of others.”
“The point of the fair is to raise awareness of healthcare availability and accessibility for local residents,” said Morain. “It was a great day and we couldn’t be more pleased with the number of people who came out for the event.”
The next big event the hospital plans to participate in is the Paradise Creek Festival in June. Hospital staff members have already volunteered to assist with “The Fear Factor Games”, decorating a float for the parade and raising funds for Relay for Life with a nacho stand during the day’s activities. “The true benefit of working with others in the county is making Rooks County a great place to live. It’s a job many employees at the hospital take seriously,” said Kandie Morain.