Rio to host Annual Health Fair

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College will host the 18th annual Health Fair, “Come Get Carried Away with Your Health,” in conjunction with the American Red Cross blood drive, Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Lyne Center, with the blood drive extending until 3 p.m.

The Health Fair will include free health screenings for blood pressure, bone density, cholesterol and glucose by Holzer Health System and activities with over 30 health service organizations from the four-county area sharing health information such as nutritional, skin care, mental health and exercise advice.

Admission to the Health Fair is free for the public. The Rio Grande Bookstore will also be hosting its annual sidewalk sale and our track and basketball teams will host a free cookout. For more information on the Health Fair or blood drive, contact Marlene Childers, BSN, RN, or Amy Weaver at 740-245-7350.