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Seven months after her father passed away from a heart attack, Mickie went to a 9Health Fair. Her blood screening results indicated that her cholesterol levels were high. She went to her doctor who referred her to a cardiologist. An angiogram showed a partial blockage in her artery. Since then, she has made important changes in her life – she is on medication, receives regular checkups and goes to 9Health Fair every year - except last year to attend her son’s wedding! She believes 9Health Fair helped save her life and prevented her from suffering a heart attack like her father.
Mickie O.
9Health Fair participant
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“My thyroid level was really high and 9Health Fair tried, but couldn’t reach me by phone. So, through their follow up process, 9Health Fair expedited my results to my house and included a cover letter saying that I had to seek immediate medical attention. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated their persistence in tracking me down.”
Theresa H.
9Health Fair participant since 1998
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GUIDELINES for a Successful Student Health Fair
- 1. Select an adult advisor interested in health education and/or community service. Keep in mind that hosting a student fair will require a fair amount of preparation time by the advisor and the students.
- Select 10 to 20 responsible student leaders to plan and conduct a quality fair for your school (Student Council, Key Club, Medics Club, leadership groups, etc.). These students must be given appropriate release time for training, planning, and implementation.
- Select a medical professional who will be available to assist with the medical screenings, training, student concerns, and supervision at the fair.
The In the Classroom program is a leadership opportunity for your students to interface with the community by recruiting organizations and volunteers to be involved in their fair. Adult encouragement and interest is essential to their success.
Click here to access our current application. Applications received after May 15th may be placed on a waiting list; space is limited.
If you would like to contact us, we would love to hear from you!
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