LLU Medical Center-Murrieta hosted more than 2,000 guests at its first annual family health fair September 29.
The event featured a variety of health screenings, a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, organic farmers market, fresh local food vendors, and other activities. LLU Health employees and volunteers greeted guests and answered questions about services available; they also provided gifts and educational materials to help families navigate their health care and enhance wellness.
“We were excited to host our inaugural family health fair because it gave us an opportunity to enjoy meeting people, savor healthy food, and engage in physical activities, all while learning more about how we can improve our health,” says Richard Rawson, MBA, CEO of Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta.
Helping provide information and benefits for fairgoers were people from LLU School of Public Health, LLUMC laboratory, LLU International Heart Institute, LLUMC plastic surgery, LLU School of Dentistry, LLU Children’s Hospital Big Hearts for Little Hearts Guild, and LLU Health ear, nose, and throat team.
“We feel that our collaboration with these groups from the main campus really helped our health fair to be a great success, and we appreciate their participation and support,” says Kathryn Stiles, executive director of marketing and communications, LLUMC-Murrieta.