“Love Your Heart” health fair will be held at Spencer High School in the school’s new concourse area, sponsored by Avera Medical Group Spencer and Spencer Hospital. The afternoon schedule will feature opportunities for various SHS classes to visit the health fair. Then, from 4 – 6 PM, members of the public are encouraged to stop out at the free health fair to visit the various heart health stations and to journey through the Mega Heart, a giant, inflatable heart designed for educational purposes and on loan from the Avera Heart Hospital.
Healthy heart educational stations include the following:
Mega Heart Journey - Take a guided tour through Avera's Mega Heart to visualize a healthy heart and where health issues can arise.
Healthy Nutrition Choices – featuring a “Healthy Choices” display, information on sugar content of popular beverages, recipe options, a healthy snack and opportunity to visit with a registered dietitian.
Hands-Only CPR Demonstrations – learn from a certified instructor on how to perform hands-only CPR effectively.
Blood Pressure Check – What’s your blood pressure and what do those numbers mean? Healthcare professionals will help you better understand your blood pressure.
Heart Listening Station – Equipped with stethoscopes, attendees will be able to listen to their heart rhythms and ask nurses.
Focus on Fitness – Cardiac fitness is important to keep your heart healthy and to improve your health if you’ve had a heart incident. Jason Trierweiler, director for Athletic Enhancement and Cardiac Rehab, will focus on fitness with guests at this station.
Heart Screening Options – Learn the various screening options for checking out your heart health prior to experiencing symptoms of a health concern.