“They made me come,” said Helen, “but I’m having a good time”. This seemed to be the theme at the Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC) 4th Annual Stay Healthy Fair held Friday, April 16th in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Nearly 300 people participated in the event.

Each year, PCHC’s fair includes a wide range of health care topics. Representatives from many organizations give updates on current health practices and resources. This year was no exception with representatives from dental, pharmacy, durable medical equipment organizations. The fair also included exhibits by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, just to name a few. Each county in the Southeastern Region, as well as the Southeastern Regional Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), provided information on a selected topic such as dysphagia, infection control, and humor for healing. PCHC staff contributed information on women’s and men’s health, healthy eating, and stress management, and took blood pressures of Health Fair participants. Representatives from one of PCHC’s newest initiatives, The Health Mentorship Program, shared information with recipients about this valuable resource that is available to them free of charge.

At one point, all attendees quieted down and watched a performance by Kind Slam. This has become an annual event and their exciting routines and enthusiasm seem to increase with each passing year.

It is hoped that participants of the 2010 Health Fair have new information to stay healthy and have a great year!