Vidant Beaufort Hospital to offer free community health fair | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release:

    WASHINGTON, NC    - The public is invited to attend a free health fair sponsored by Vidant Beaufort Hospital on Tuesday, May 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. outside of the Washington Walmart in recognition of National Hospital Week.

   The health fair will offer free screenings for body mass index, blood pressure and blood sugar. These screenings are used as indicators for two of the most prevalent health concerns identified by Beaufort County citizens in the most recent community health needs assessment - chronic disease and weight management/obesity. Vidant Beaufort Hospital is dedicated to helping residents remain healthy and detect illnesses early.

   The health fair will be set up outside of Walmart beginning at 9:00 a.m. A variety of booths will be set up under tents with giveaway items and door prizes. All services are free of charge. Participants can register to win a $100 gift card to Walmart, a 3-month membership to Vidant Wellness Center Washington and a home fitness kit.

   North Carolina hospitals reach out to their communities in numerous ways to help residents remain healthy and detect illnesses early while treatment can be effective and less costly. During National Hospital Week, May 6 - 12, many hospitals around the state will be hosting community health fairs to remind everyone about the important work hospitals do in their communities, the hospitals’ vital role in health, and the constancy of hospital services.

     Who:      Vidant Beaufort Hospital health care providers
     What:     Free community health fair
      When:     Tuesday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
     Where:   Washington Walmart, 570 Pamlico Plaza


    For more information please contact:

    Pam Shadle,
      Manager of Marketing, Public Relations and Development
      Vidant Beaufort Hospital

      Phone: (252) 975-4134 or pam.shadle@vidanthealth.com