Community Care Health Fair at Arcola Church - September 21

by Molly Riedel on September 04, 2024

Make your plans to attend our Community Care Health Fair, dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and spiritual wellness within our community, specifically for ages 7th grade through adults. Experience a diverse range of activities, workshops, and resources focused on nurturing all three aspects of wellness. This is an open house style event - come for as much as you're able. See the full day's schedule below, FREE to attend! 

We need volunteers to work the Health Fair if you are able to spare a few hours to help out! Please register below! If you are unable to attend or volunteer but would like to make a donation to the Health Fair, you can donate below. 

Every attendee is eligible for raffle prizes and receives a free reusable bag! 
Registration is recommended but not required.
Register Here Volunteer Here Donations

Presentations

10:00 - 10:20am
  • Adult Mental Health and Coping Skills - StoneSprings Psychiatry
  • The 6 Pillars of Brain Health - David Slupe, AARP
  • Supporting Social Learning in Preschool and School-Age Children - Social Learners
10:30 - 10:50am
  • All about Yoga and Mindfulness - StoneSprings Hospital (will not be practicing yoga during this session)
  • Understanding Dementia and the Warning Signs - Sydney Palinkas, Northern Virginia RAFT Dementia Support
  • Mentors for Youth - Tom Stephens, Undaunted Futures
11:00 - 11:25am
  • Stroke Signs and Symptoms - StoneSprings Hospital Nurses
  • Helping Parents with Youth Mental Health and Coping Skills - Dr. Stacy Barton
  • Chair Yoga Practice (Active Session) - Puja Khanna
11:30am - Noon
  • National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Programs and Resources Overview - Rebecca Hesling, Executive Director, NAMI
  • Helping Youth with Mental Health Issues - Dr. Stacy Barton
  • Mindfulness to Reduce Stress - Puja Khanna

Screenings by Health Professionals

  • Blood pressure
  • Depression screening
  • Anxiety screening
  • Vision eye checks
  • Glaucoma checks

Local Exhibitors

  • Dulles South Food Pantry
  • Kelly’s Bootcamp
  • Social Learners
  • Undaunted Futures Mentor Program
  • Arcola Church Youth Ministry
  • NCG Counseling Services
  • Dulles Senior Center
  • RAFT Dementia Education and Outreach
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • AARP
  • StoneSprings Hospital
  • Arcola Church Grow Ministry
  • Arcola Church Care Ministry and Congregational Care Ministers

Register Here

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