Thursday, February 28, 2013

INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS
&
DEMONSTRATIONS

The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department will have representatives present to answer questions about vaccinations and discuss other services they provide.

NovaCare is providing an athletic trainer who can talk about rehab following a sports injury, proper stretching techniques, and other physical therapy topics.

Prairie Farms will make a presentation on the nutritional value of milk.

Chad Briggs of the SIU Cycling Club will be there to discuss bike safety and the fitness benefits of bicycling.

The Neighborhood Co-op Grocery is coming with healthy snacks and information on healthy eating.

Ameren is giving a talk on electrical safety.

Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois will have a representative from the physical therapy department there.

The H Group will have a representative present to discuss services they provide.

Gold's Gym of Marion is sending staff to answer questions about training.

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) will be there with health information geared towards children.

Illinois Department of Transportation will have various displays on the dangers of texting while driving and other "distracted driving" issues.