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WILSON COUNTY HOSPITAL, Neodesha, KS
Women's Night Out!

What is it?
This program is for women to enjoy a night out with the girls, receive free health screenings and enjoy information booths.  This has been a very successful event over the past couple of years for our community as well as in our region with approximately 450 in attendance.  The reason our event is so successful is because important health issues are addressed and we throw in a lot of fun and entertaining booths that are of interest to women.  Health screenings consist of osteoporosis, blood glucose, mammograms, and blood pressure. Some health information booths consist of pressure mappings hosted by the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, a diabetes corner, dental, eyes, and pharmacy   Wilson County Hospital sponsors the event with a goal of a "Health Fair and more- Much More", the booths include information about domestic violence, support groups, home décor, and cooking.  Other booths addressed child obesity, golfing information, fitness centers, stress relieving messages, healthy snacks and low calorie juice samples, makeovers, beauty tips, gardening, scrap booking and craft ideas.  Door prizes are given along with coupons, and samples.    The event is hosted in the fall every other year to provide excitement and new up-to-date health information and interest booths.  Wilson County Hospital is in the process of planning one for the fall of 2007.  Past years have been 2005, 2003.

Who is it for? 
Women of all ages

Why do they do it?
This is an opportunity for women to learn about health issues in a fun way and find resources they may not normally seek out.  This is also a time for many women to receive health screens that have never had them done due to lack of time, insurance or high deductibles.

Contact:  Janice Reese
WCH Community Relations Director
620-325-2867 
jreese@wilsoncountyhospital.org