Over 200 individuals enjoy VMH “Family Wellness Fair” May 14
VMH’s “Family Wellness Fair” held May 14 in Waukon ... The VMH “Family Wellness Fair was held May 14 at the VMH Medical Clinic, Veterans Memorial Hospital and Gundersen Clinic in Waukon. Over 40 booths, educational displays, activities and demonstrations were viewed by over 200 individuals during the event. Pictured above and below are some of those displays and activities those attending were able to take part in and learn from. Submitted photos.
The Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) “Family Wellness Fair” welcomed a crowd of over 200 visitors this year during its Hospital Week celebration. Visitors toured the VMH Medical Clinic, Veterans Memorial Hospital and Gundersen Clinic along their route to the over 40 booths and educational displays, demonstrations, activities, and give-aways provided by the numerous agencies who service Allamakee and northern Clayton counties.
Those who attended and shared displays included Allamakee County Emergency Management, Allamakee Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) and the Waukon Police Department, Ask Resources Center, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa, Good Samaritan Society, Emplify by Gundersen Health and Vision Clinics, Helping Services for Youth and Family, Helping Services for Youth and Family-Allamakee Prevention Advisory and Hidden in Plain Sight, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Northgate Care Center, St. Croix Hospice, Steel Cow Lavendar Farm, TASC, Village Creek Bible Camp, Visiting Nurse Association-WIC, Waukon Dental, Waukon Fire Department, Waukon Lions Club and Waukon Wellness Center/Waukon Park & Recreation. Nearly 20 different hospital departments participated with educational and interactive booths as well.
Entertainment for the evening included balloon artist Mike Chapman, face painting by VMH Paramedic Claire Butchkoski, the new Waukon Fire Department fire truck and a hospital ambulance, all available on site.
Gundersen Clinic welcomed guests with a health carnival with many fun educational games and contests for kids, all surrounding their health and vision.
This family event is held each spring on the Veterans Memorial Hospital campus and is free and open to all members of the area communities.
