Department of Family Medicine
Health Promotion: Health Fair
A Health Fair can be an effective community outreach to encourage
participants to start thinking about health promotion and disease prevention.
Each spring, the Department participates in a health fair hosted jointly by the
Medical College of Georgia and the American Red Cross at a local mall. The Fair
is held on a Saturday and representatives from various clinics and departments
at MCG provide services and information, annually reaching hundreds of people.
The Department participates in other Health Fairs as opportunities arise.
Following is a list of various activities and information the department has
offered:
The 20 lb. Fat Vest Experience
A specially designed vest formed to look like fat is available for
participants to wear for a few minutes and then to remove to experience the
physical strain that occurs with weight gain and how good losing weight feels.
Many are amazed at the difference 20 pounds makes.
Fat Gram Matching Game
Plastic food models (bologna, cheese, chicken breast, peanut butter, etc.)
are presented with instructions to match them with appropriate amount of fat
grams.
Family Health Tree Questionnaire
Participants provide family health information which is used to prepare a
health genogram. Participants may then become more aware of
illnesses/conditions in their families so they can take preventive measures.
Family Pictures
Using a digital camera and computer, a family portrait was taken and
printed on a flier announcing health education classes.
Nutrition Information
Brochures about eating 5 fruits & vegetables a day and cutting fat from
diet are available, along with heart-healthy recipes.
Class Brochures
Schedule of health education classes and invitation to attend.
Bright Futures Activity Books
These attractive coloring books available from www.brightfutures.org
help teach children about health and safety and encourage family and community
involvements.
Put Prevention Into Practice
Educational booklets encouraging patient participation in disease
prevention through immunizations, screenings, etc.
Family Medicine Center Advertisements
Brochures and refrigerator magnets with phone number distributed.
Contact Information
Dr. Peggy J. Wagner
Research Director
Email: pwagner@mcg.edu
(706) 721-7589 |
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