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Oct 15, 2012 by Windham Chamber

Eastern Presents 20th Annual Health, Wellness and Benefits Expo

Willimantic, Conn. – Nearly 50 health agencies, vendors and benefits representatives will converge on the Eastern Connecticut State University campus on Oct. 16 to participate in the University’s 20th Annual Health, Wellness and Benefits Expo. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Betty R. Tipton, and will include demonstrations, performances and free health screenings throughout the day. The public is invited. Admission is free.

AETNA Student Health; Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield; CVS Caremark; Connecticut Department of Children and Families’ Foster Care Services; Hartford GYN Center; Juice Plus; Planned Parenthood; Eastern’s Health Services; and the Willimantic Food Coop are just some of the health providers participating in the health expo. CVS Caremark will offer a free flu vaccination clinic for state employees, their dependents over age 18 and retirees in Room 219 of the Student Center. A main attraction at the event will be a robotic surgical device called the “Da Vinci Surgical System,” which will be on display at the expo for the first time.

The health expo will provide free HIV, STD and HEP C testing; body fat analysis; healthy nutrition counseling; blood pressure and cholesterol screenings; foot measuring; massages; passport applications; and giveaways in the form of protein/fiber bars, grip strength, hand sanitizers, and health and wellness materials to expo patrons.

For more information, contact LaShawn McBride, manager of human resource programs, at (860) 465-5220 or email mcbridel@easternct.edu; and/or Jane Neu, nurse practitioner in Health Services at (860) 465-5263 or email neuj@easternct.edu.

Eastern Connecticut State University is part of the Connecticut State University (CSU) system and is the state’s public liberal arts university. Eastern serves more than 5,400 students each year on its Willimantic campus. It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this

event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.

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