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Health, Wellness Fair Set

MARCH 24, 2005--UW-River Falls will hold its annual Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 13, in the Karges Gymnasium on campus. This is an interactive event open to students, faculty and community members.

There will be many free or reduced cost services such as cholesterol testing, massages, mini-makeovers, blood-pressure checks, manicures, hearing screening, and spinal exams.

Participants will gain awareness of personal health status while obtaining knowledge on a variety of health-related topics. People also can learn about health-related resources and initiative available on the UW-RF campus and in the River Falls community.

"Our goal is to get people involved in their health," said Alice Reilly Myklebust, director of Student Health Services. "We have collaborated with the community to provide some really good information and a fun atmosphere."

The theme for this year's health fair is "I Love Health." The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Kevin Syverson, UW-RF Health Education coordinator, at 715/425-3293.

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