On Sunday, April 28 from 1-5 p.m., the Student Recreation Center will host an event that aims to promote personal health and wellness. Attendees can access complementary health services and receive information related to health and wellness. The event is being organized by the Health Sciences and Technology Academy, Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students, and the Student National Medical Association.
The event will include a two-mile Community Health Walk starting at 2:30 p.m., followed by a run beginning at 3:30 p.m. Attendees can expect to receive services such as oxygen screenings, blood pressure and nutritional screenings, diabetes prevention/exercise promotion education, among others.
According to Gregory Epps, advisor to the sponsoring student organizations, the goal of the event is to provide an inclusive experience where attendees can enjoy the festivities while receiving helpful services and information related to personal health and wellness. The Expo is supported by the WVU Health Sciences Center, WVU Medicine, NASA WV Space Grant Consortium, and other campus and community partners.
For more information about this event or any questions you may have, please contact Gregory Epps at gdepps@hsc.wvu.edu.
