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Follow on Google News | In The Wake Of A Landmark National Health Care Bill, Charity, And Medical Care, Begins At Home.TOTAL BODY HEALTH FAIRS hosts FREE health event for over 1500 Maryland residents and families at Comcast Center, UMD on May 22, 10 am to 6pm.
By: Juliet Okafor The value of a health fair during these times cannot be underestimated. As stated on the Covertheuninsured.org website, a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) “Forty-six million Americans are uninsured: More than 9 million of them are children; more than eight out of 10 are in working families. They are our friends, neighbors and colleagues--forced to gamble every day that they won't get sick or injured.” During the fair, with the help of local and national health insurance companies, uninsured health fair participants can enroll in qualifying medical insurance programs. For those who do not qualify, the event is an opportunity to relax and have a family fun day, while receiving critical physicial, spiritual and mental resources that will help rejuvenate the total body: mind, body & soul.” Men, women, children, teenagers and seniors can expect to spend the day, watching live, healthy cooking demonstrations, listening to experts, lining up to “Ask the Expert”, engaging in interactive workshops and enjoying local, health-focused products and services. Event organizers aim to provide an environment that promotes and celebrates wellness, healthy living and the importance of quality medical care. Participating national health organizations include American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Leukemia Society land many more. PG County Health Department and other local and government agencies are also expected to participate Along with traditional medicine and pharmaceuticals, visitors will receive resources and referrals regarding the inclusion of diet, nutrition, exercise and mental wellness into a person's overall health regimen. When asked why he decided to host such a large health fair, Gbenga Famubode, President of Bizfindster, LLC, parent company of Total Body Heath Fairs, he stated, “We live mere miles away from the Capitol and the White House, yet so many people in PG, Howard and Montgomery Counties do not have the benefit of access to quality medical care, services to enrich and improve quality of life, information about local fitness resources or even how to cook healthy food at home. In the wake of a landmark national health care bill, charity should begin at home. Our doors are open to ALL, we also invite local health, fitness and wellness businesses to promote healthy living to those who need it most.” # # # Founded in 2009, Total Body Health Fairs produce quartely health events across the state of Maryland.The company’s owners are committed to providing health-related information to consumers from children to teenagers and adults to senior citizens across the Maryland region by producing informative, entertaining, high-quality and free or low-cost healthcare and wellness events for the entire family. The company currently serves over 6000 customers and 500 small business in the health and wellness industries The Total Body Health Fair: Mind, Body & Soul is a regional event that connects men, women, children and adults with local specialists and health-related experts who treat various ailments and diseases that affect every part of the human body. For more information about participating as a vendor, health agency, non-profit or sponsoring company in this or upcoming Total Body Health Fairs, contact Juliet Okafor at (240)-398-3761, ext. 101. End
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