Spring Health Fair April 9 in Dale City

For the second year in a row, Project Mend-A-House (PMAH) and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce are partnering to present the Spring Into Health Fair on Saturday, April 9.

The event is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hylton Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, 5070 Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge.

This free, family-friendly event is for residents of the Prince William region to check in on their health and ask questions in a no-pressure environment. Learn more at SpringIntoHealthFair.com or call Prince William Chamber at 571-765-7570.

The Spring Into Health Fair will feature over a dozen free health screenings and assessments including mobility, memory, pediatric dentistry and baseline impact concussion screenings. There will be something for the entire family: healthy activity demonstrations, an exhibit hall featuring community resources, free snacks, Triple Play Kids Fitness Zone and a chance to win one of five $100 VISA gift cards!

“The Spring Into Health Fair offers an opportunity to fulfill the mission of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council: to promote employee wellness within the workplace by connecting businesses and individuals with preventative measures and services available to improve health and the quality of life,” a press release quoted Debbie Jones, President and CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, as saying.

Jones said healthy families lead to increased likelihood of productivity in the workplace and at school, a key reason why the business community takes an interest in the health of the people of greater Prince William.

Project Mend-A-House is a volunteer-driven organization focusing on neighbors helping neighbors while the Prince William Chamber of Commerce strives to be a partner for an enhanced quality of life for the people of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Spring Into Health Fair is a joint venture between two community partners leveraging the talents and resources of each for the greater good.

Jennifer Bolles, Executive Director of PMAH, was quoted in a news release as saying, “We are grateful to our sponsors and the healthcare community for their enthusiasm for this event. For the people PMAH serves, health can become an afterthought as they struggle to prioritize pressing issues like home repairs and modifications for disabilities. This event provides a space to come and talk to healthcare providers; to ask questions and develop a plan of action knowing you aren’t going to be charged. Spring Into Health takes some of the fear out of being proactive about wellness.“

A volunteer committee of about 20 health and senior care providers, including Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and Novant Health UVA Health System planned the event. Jodie Houser, Project Mend-A-House Community Connections Coordinator, is chair of the committee.

Sponsors include Tribute at Heritage Village, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) and Fusion Physical Therapy. Additional sponsorships are available. For information on sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, contact Christine DiModica at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 571-765-7570.