Institute and Mower County Public Health Team Up for New Wellness on Wheels Program
Released Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
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“Wellness on Wheels,” a new program presented by Hormel Research Institute, the University of Minnesota and Mower County Public Health, will be held on Tuesday, June 25th from 2-5pm at Grand Meadow School (710 4th Ave. NE). The event will share important health information and resources, as well as provide free health screenings and kits for attendees. The event is free and open to the public.
Participants will have access to:
A1C (blood sugar level)
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Anemia
Mental Health Resources Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Information Emergency Preparedness Information Water/Air Quality Information Extreme Temperature Information Lyme Disease Information Healthy Eating Resources HIV Test Kits, Prevention Information Radon Test Kits
Wellness on Wheels is a partnership between Hormel Laboratories and Mower County Public Health to provide free preventive health screenings to rural communities in Mower County on alternating months of the month. Grants from the Austin Area Foundation and Mower Freeborn Cooperative support the effort.
“For many people, it’s hard to find the time or money to go to the doctor when they’re sick, much less make time for preventive screening. NIH estimates that only 8 percent of U.S. adults get regular preventive screening,” says Emily Heath, clinical research and outreach lead. “We want to remove as many barriers as possible for people to get these important screenings.”
The public is encouraged to take advantage of these free services and provide feedback on what resources they would like to see provided to the community at future events.
“We believe everyone should have access to these services to stay on top of their health and prevent future illnesses. This is just the beginning and we will continue to grow and add more resources. As we grow and learn the needs of our community, we hope to add more services and opportunities for people to access them,” Heath said.
Wellness on Wheels comes to Adams on July 23. For the latest information on Wellness on Wheels dates and locations, visit hi.umn.edu/community-events .
