On Wednesday, May 28, Phoebe Allentown hosted a four-hour Health & Wellness Fair in Moyer Hall featuring insightful vendors, health screenings, food, and fun!
Free for all employees and residents, the fair saw representatives from various health-related organizations offering information about their services to attendees. Among those in attendance were Sun Life Dental, Capital Blue Cross, BSI Corporate Benefits, Allentown Health Bureau, Weight Watchers, ConnectCare3, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, and Sights For Hope.
As part of the fair’s goals of promoting responsible health habits, the event offered free Blood Pressure Checks, Glucose Checks, Bone Density Screenings, and Cholesterol Screenings courtesy of St Luke’s, HNL Lab Medicine, and Phoebe Allentown staff.
One of the fair’s highlights came from fluffy companions trotting around Moyer Hall courtesy of Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs. Licensed therapy dogs of various shapes and sizes got their “fair” share of pets from attendees. Everyone who interacted with them walked away with bright smiles.
Sara Estrada, Social Services Worker, offered chair massages during the event, a service she provides around campus weekly.
Donna Haney, a Cartoon Portrait Artist, drew boardwalk-style portraits of those who sat in her chair. In typical cartoon portrait fashion, Haney’s pieces captured that uncanny yet iconic art style.
Multi-instrumentalist Lorenzo Branca stopped by to lead a captivating musical performance, deftly bouncing between bongos, acoustic guitar, and flute.
Lastly, entertainer Danny Grae closed the event by leading a group of residents through seated Zumba. This accessible form of rhythmic exercise got residents moving to the beat as Danny cheered them on with humor and excitement.
The day turned out to be both educational and fun. It is beneficial for Phoebe to host events like these to help keep health at the top of the community’s mind. Thank you to Phoebe Allentown, the Occupational Health Department, and staff for putting on such a great fair this year!
To learn more about Phoebe Allentown, please visit phoebe.org/allentown/.
Written by Dominic Trabosci
