OBX ProActive Health Expo 2016
Location:
Outer Banks Family YMCA
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, Outer Banks Hospital, Outer Banks Family YMCA, Dixie 105.7 and 102.5 The Shark cordially invite you to join us for the
OBX Proactive Health Expo
3:00 - 7:00 pm,
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
at the Outer Banks Family YMCA.
This year's event will feature:
*Vendors
*Health Screenings & an Opportunity to Meet Physicians and Health Care Providers
*Hula Hoop, Yoga, Drumming & Dance Demonstrations
*Active Wear Fashion Shows at 3:45 & 5:45 p.m.
*Affordable Health Care Act Information & Navigators
*YMCA Open House & Joining Offers
*Interactive Displays By Area Businesses & Non-Profit Services
*Information on The Biggest Loser Outer Banks Challenge
& A Chance to Register Your Team
*Free Workshops to help you Proactively Address
Demonstration Schedule at the YMCA Pool
3:00 p.m. Lifeguard Skill & First Aid CPR Demo
3:30 p.m. Boating Safety Demonstrations
Watch or Participate in:
3-3:30 and 4-4:25 Kids Yoga in Room A
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Stress Management Techniques & Meditation in Room A
4:30 p.m. High Intensity Interval Training in Room B
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cycling Room A
5:30 - 6:25 p.m. Kick Boxing Room B
6:15 -7:15 p.m. Aqua Zumba in the Pool
FREE Workshops in the Y Meeting Room?
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Keeping Current on Teen Issues
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Proactively Preventing Diabetes le this from this room ?
5:00 p.m. Improving Quality of Life For Patients & Caregivers at Home
6:00 p.m. Proactively Dealing with Depression
Active Wear Fashion Shows in the Gym Area
3:45 p.m. &5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Drumming, Dancing, Hooping and Flow Arts in the Gym Area
Aerobic & Dance Activities & Demonstrations Through-out the Day in the Gym Area
Healthy Photo Booth Fun! Bring your camera or we'll take your picture with ours! Choose from a variety of fun props provided by our vendors.
Community Walk
5:30 p.m. Community Glow Walk. Let's Get Moving! Meet by the Outer Banks Hospital's Health Coach for a one mile community walk. Led by Samantha Lock of Go Far with safety assistance from the Nags Head Fire & Police Departments as well as Chamber volunteers.
Free Head Lice Checks 3-7:00 p.m. in the Gym. by OB Lice Care
The Outer Banks Hospital Health Coach will provide blood pressure checks, A1C screening, BMI
Sentara Hospital will provide health screenigns.
Bring the kids for the Teddy Bear Hospital!
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Mann will be on-site 3-5:00 p.m. to answer questions
FREE Admission to the public! For more information, visit www.outerbankschamber.com/proactive or call (252)441-8144.
Affordable Care Act Navigator - Contact: Arden Root or Jerome Cross. Helping people review health insurance plan options and review prices. Will collect commit cards and follow-up to set an appointment.
Beach Food Pantry - Contact: Kathy McCullough-Testa. Working Together To Fight Hunger in Dare County, North Carolina The Beach Food Pantry has been serving the residents of Dare County for 25 years. The mission of the Beach Food Pantry, a benevolent non-profit organization, is to provide direct nutritional assistance to Dare County residents in a temporary crisis or emergency situation. Now open in our new home in Kitty Hawk! (252)261-2756
Biggest Loser Community Challenge - Contact: Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce. Register your team of four for this community health challenge. No weigh-ins! You'll earn credits with good nutrition, goal setting, and life changes. Great prizes! www.outerbankschamber.com/biggestloser
Community Care Clinic of Dare - Contact: Rick Gray. Information regarding free primary health care plus free over-the-counter medications. www.dareclinic.org (252)261-3041, ext. 202
Creative Choices Pregnancy Resource Center - Contact: Carmen White. Vitamin samples, resources for parents and on adoption. Register to win t-shirts, dvds, and blanket. www.obxcrisispregnancy.co (252)441-1818
Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse (Dare CASA): Contact: Amber Bodner. ing issues of substance abuse, prevention measures, tips for parents and ways to keep our kids and our community safe and healthy. www.darecasa.org (252) 449-2272
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services - Contact: Stephanie Shepley. Stop by to meet our diabetes educator/dietitian, to talk about the services provided by our department. Keeping current information for parents and more. www.darenc.com (252) 475-5081
Dare County Older Adult Services - Contact: Brandi Rheubottom. Medicare Information, Fitness Class Schedule for those over 55, Senior Games Registration. www.darenc.com (252)475-5636
Dare Home Health and Dare Hospice -
East Carolina Radio - Contact: Lori Clark. Radio station group of eight stations serving 13 Northeast NC counties. Formats include Country, Oldies, Classic Rock, News/Talk, Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel & Classic Country.Marketing & consulting specialists. Our radio stations Inform. Proudly supporting the expo with promotions and a live remote. www.ecri.net (252)441-1024
First Flight Adventure Park - Contact: Abby Carey. We are an Aerial Adventure Park designed for the entire family. There are over 50 elements ranging from 12 ft - 50 ft off the ground & Easy to Difficult. Enjoy our free initiatives and games on the Racquetball Court during expo! www.firstflightadventurepark.com or (252) 715-3622.
Juice Plus - Contact: Kim Kalman. Juice Plus+ is awhole food based nutrition, including juice powder concentrates from 30 different fruits, vegetables and grains. Juice Plus_ helps bridge the gap between what you should eat and what you do eat every day. Not a multivitamin, medicine, treatment or cure for disease, Juice Plus+ is made from quality ingredients carefully monitored from farm to capsule to provide natural nutrients your body needs to be at its best. K-k6.juiceplus.com (252)489-8724
Nags Head Public Safety - Contact: Perry Hale. Officer on hand with I-Dent-A-Kits and brochures on the community police academy. Also providing safety vests and assistance with our community one mile glow walk at 5:30 p.m.
Nurse Navigators & Hands of Hope - Contact: Marie Nielson. Hands of Hope is a community initiative that arose form a desire to ensure that no one walks the cancer journey alone. Hands of Hope, through it Volunteer Coordinator housed in the Cancer Resource Center, connects volunteers who assist with chores, errands, respite, pet care and social outings. Nurse Navigators can also assist patients and their families with both medical and personal support through the cancer journey. This program is not intended to provide medical support, advice or publicity for any specific provider or service. For additional information call (252)216-9400.
Outer Banks Dermatology - Resource information on Microdermabrasion, laser, botox, facials and other services. Drawing for gift certificate. www.outerbanksdermatology.com (252)441-7546
Outer Banks Hospital Orthopaedics and Rehab: Contact: Denise DePedro. Dr. Mann and 2 physical therapists will be on hand to answer questions. www.theobh.com
Outer Banks Family YMCA - Contact: Ryan Henderson and Dana Ensley. Membership, fitness and wellness information and flyers. Group exercise demos. Water Safety Demos. Diabetes Prevention Program launch information. Camp Silver Beach Resident Camp Info. www.ymca.org (252)449-8897
Outer Banks Hotline - Contact: Liz Jennings. Information on services offered by Outer Banks Hotline including safe relationships, anti-bullying, crisis intervention and prevention. www.obhotline.org (252)473-5121
Outer Banks Lice Care - Contact: Vanessa Foreman. We offer head checks and treatment for head lice infestations. www.outerbankslicecare.com (252)473-LICE (5423)
Outer Banks Sporting Events - Contact: Peggy Stovall. Register for upcoming races or to sponsor/volutneer! www.obxse.org 252)255-6273
Peak Resources of the Outer Banks - Contact: Lynne Wall. Skilled nursing, Alzheimer's care & complete inpatient or outpatient Physical, Speech & Occupational therapies. An "Edenized" facility. www.peakresourcesinc.com (252)441-3116
Sentara Kitty Hawk - Contact: Jennifer McNinch. Free health screenings and information about our doctors and services. www.sentara.com (252)255-6005
Shiva's Drum Yoga Shop -
Contact: Chip Hedenburg. Yoga mats and accessories, Premier yoga gear and streetwear, drums and spiritual gifts. Shiva's Drum Yoga Shop carries top American Made Premium Activewear from Noli, Onzie, Spiritual Gangster and Third Eye Threads. Mats and yoga accessories from Jade, Manduka and La Vie Boheme. Headbands, jewelry, pendants, prayer flags, meditation cushions drums and meaningful gifts. Check us out at Pirate's Quay Shoppes, MP11 in Nags. A one stop shop for everything you need to Get Your OM on!www.shivasdrum.net (252) 489-9734
Sound Feet Shoes - Contact: Jim Enochs. Infrared foot scans to suggest orthotics, diabetic socks, compression socks, comfort shoes and athlete shoes. www.soundfeet.com (252)441-8954
Spring Arbor Outer Banks - Contact: Dianne Denny. Spring Arbor features spacious studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments as well as a variety of services, assisted living and amenities. Alzheimer's & dementia care. www.springarborliving.com (252) 558-1243
The Outer Banks Hospital - Contact: Denise DePredro. Founded in 2002, the only healthcare facility on the Outer Banks open year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offering emergency, surgical, obstetrics, diagnostic and rehabilitation services. The Outer Banks Hospital Health Coach is on-site today and offering blood pressure checks, A1C screening, BMI. The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to gauge how well the diabetes is being managed. www.theouterbankshospital.com
The Outer Banks Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital - great learning opportunity for children!
Trillium Health Resources - Contact: Keith Letchworth. Resource information; on-line mental health screening; free stress balls, key rings, pens. www.trillimhealthresources.org 1-866-998-2597
Visiting Angels - Contact: Jane Moseley. Non-medical homecare service that provides hygiene assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship for people in their home. Website: www.visitingangels.com (252)261-9911
Zen & Zip - Contact: Marty Facenda. Yoga, tennis, active wear for women. Free gift with every purchase. www.shopzenandzip.com (252)715-4860
Healthy Fun Photo Booth - Bring your camera or we'll use ours to capture fun pictures of you with our healthy props!
Community Walk - one mile walk leaving from the YMCA at 5:30 p.m. Glow sticks provided, please dress for the weather. Walk will be led by Samantha Brown from GoFar. Safety assistance from the Nags Head Police and Fire Departments as well as Chamber volunteers.
