Five Good Reasons to Make Grand Valley Health Fair Part of Your Weekend

There are a lot of reasons to attend the Grand Valley Health Fair this weekend in Grand Junction, but here's five.

1) Health Check
Attending the Grand Valley Health Fair should not replace the regular visit to your doctor, but it's a great place to do a little check on your health status and see how things are going. Some health problems can be diverted or minimized with prompt detection and treatment. This is a great place to start!

2) Stress Relief
Who couldn't use some stress relief in this crazy, fast-paced world we live in as we try to make ends meet from month to month. At the social-emotional well-being section of the health fair you'll discover ways to de-stress, relax, and feel good about yourself. This section contains some fun, hands-on activities.

3)FREE and Low-Cost Screenings
You can't go wrong with these screenings that can alert you to possible issues that may require your attention. Choose the ones that are of greatest interest to you.

* Body Mass Index
*Cholesterol
*Diabetes
*Foot
*Hearing
*Memory
*Oral Health
*Pulse Oximetry
*Spinal
*Vision
*Vital Signs

4) On-Site Health Professionals
Have a question about medication you are taking or are considering taking? You can ask a pharmacist. Have other health related questions? Talk to a health professional about your questions and concerns.

5)Help For Parents
Discover the community supports and services that are in place for parents, and learn how to increase the joy- and decrease the stress of parenting,  You'll get tips on making your home a safe and helathy environment for your children to learn, grow, and play in.

The Grand Valley Health Fair is Friday and Saturday (March 21,22) from 10am-3pm at Two Rivers Convention Center.