Wellness Expo '11 starts on Thursday

Published: March 5, 2011

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SHAMOKIN - The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce's Wellness Expo 2011 is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church hall, 114 N. Second St. The event is free and open to the public.

Sandy Winhofer, chamber director, said the expo offers tidbits of how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle for those of all ages.

"A wide range of information will be available from many of our local businesses who will join together and share their knowledge and expertise," she said.

Twenty-six vendors have signed up as of Friday, with interactive experiences involving family fitness, "Germ City," body mass index checks, adult and child vision screenings, adult immunizations, medication counseling, healthy eating, blood pressure screening and COPD/respiratory assessments.

In addition, there will be information about obesity, nutrition, social services, finances, home health opportunities and affordable housing. There will also be giveaways, Winhofer said

"This is our seventh year for the Wellness Expo," said Kathleen Hoffman, registered nurse and chairwoman of the chamber wellness committee. "In the past we held women's and men's wellness expos, but this year we decided to invite community members of all ages from the Brush Valley region to attend our expo." Hoffman thanked Shamokin Area Community Hospital for again sponsoring the event.

The following businesses or organizations will be in attendance: The Social Committee of the CMA, VNA Heath System, Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging, LIFE Geisinger, Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Family Home Medical, state Rep. Kurt Masser 107th Legislative District, Central Susquehanna Sight Services, American Cancer Society, First National Bank of PA, Assist Home Care, PA Department of Health, Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community Inc., Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Golden Living Center-Mansion, Geisinger Medical Center, SVWIT Transitions, Coal Township Elderly, Shamokin Area School District nursing staff, Northumberland County Career & Technology Center, Northumberland County MH/MR Program, Young's Medical Equipment, Home Instead Senior Care, Mount Carmel Outpatient Rehab & Fitness Clinic, Helpmates, Inc., the Early Care and Education Coalition of Northumberland County and Nottingham Village.

For more information, call the Chamber at 648-4675.

On the Net: brushvalleychamber.com

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