Loma Linda University is hosting its 5th annual Lifestyle Health Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LLU Drayson Center, 25040 Stewart St., Loma Linda, CA 92354.
It will be held in conjunction with the annual Senior Health Fair and Fitness Fair. The joint event is presented by Loma Linda University School of Public Health and the Drayson Center. Attendance is free.
Bess Getman, events manager at Drayson Center, says, “The Senior Health and Fitness Fair is a much anticipated event every year. Seniors by the hundreds come out to take advantage of the demonstrations, tours and special membership rates that are offered.” The theme is “We’re Having a Beach Party.”
“We’re very excited to offer our 5th annual Lifestyle Health Fair to help our community members live healthier lifestyles and make real changes in their dietary and physical habits,” says Hildemar Dos Santos, MD, DrPH, assistant professor, preventive care and lifestyle management, Loma Linda University School of Public Health.
During the combined fair, volunteers from various departments and schools at Loma Linda University will offer attendees a variety of free services such as acupressure, blood pressure monitoring, senior massage, respiratory health screening, body composition analysis and nutrition education.
Healthy food options will be presented by a number of food vendors such as Pho 7 Day, Happy Family Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant, Pizza Corner and Najwa’s Mediterranean Cuisine, as well as health and wellness vendors.