Annual fair promotes healthy lifestyles

Patricia Ecker

2/3/2000 12:00:00 AM

Tribal health officials are hoping an upcoming event will foster a healthy beginning as the next century approaches.

"Journey into a Healthy Millennium" is the theme for the 14th Annual Health Fair on Oct. 26 at the Tribal Operations Gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The activity is conducted by Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center personnel. "The theme is a way for us to take advantage of the new millennium and having it start off healthier," said Health Educator Mikki Marcotte. "We chose to focus on this instead of the usual Halloween theme."

But health fair planners are still keeping the spirit of Halloween alive through the costume and booth decorating contests. "The contests makes it fun for people to come and participate," Marcotte said.

Booth space will be available to highlight their services, on and off the Reservation, to better equip community members on topics relating to healthy living. Registration for booth space must be made by Oct. 18 through the clinic.

Last year, about 350 people attended the event. Besides the informative booths, free services are also offered at the health fair. These include cholesterol and blood sugar screenings, blood pressure checks and flu shots. Food will be provided and door prizes will be awarded throughout the day.

For more information contact Marcotte at (517) 775-4639.