MSOE health fair offers screenings and information to community
| Published: 04/01/2003 |
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As MSOE prepares to break ground for its new health, wellness and fitness facility, The Kern Center, the university is getting a jump-start on healthy living. MSOE’s annual health and wellness fair, Healthy Living 2003, gives the MSOE community and visitors a chance to receive several free health screenings, nosh on nutritious treats and learn valuable information about leading a healthy life. The MSOE Health and Wellness Fair will run 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in the Student Life and Campus Center (1025 N. Broadway).
Information / Demonstrations
Drive a remote-controlled car with Fatal Vision Glasses
Alzheimer\'s disease
Acupuncture Aromatherapy
Ergonomics evaluation
Fitball and theraband demonstration
Phototherapy for seasonal affective disorders
Smoking cessation
Heart disease
Fitback Chair demonstration
Reiki
Refexology
Massage therapy
Skin care face mapping
Free Health Screenings
Blood pressure
Blood glucose
Spirometry – air capacity of lungs
Bone density
Diabetic – glucose (sugar) in the blood
Oximetry – oxygen level in the blood
Body fat percentage
Cholesterol (free to MSOE; $17 to public)
Iridology
Spine test
Tetanus booster immunization ($20)
STD screening
Kidney test
Hearing test
Founded in 1903, MSOE is celebrating its first 100 years. MSOE is an independent university with about 2,600 students. MSOE offers 16 bachelor’s degrees in areas such as engineering, nursing, business, management information systems, technical communication, engineering technology and construction management. Graduate study includes engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, structural engineering, medical informatics and perfusion.