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As a native to Colorado, Esther served as site coordinator for the Department of Human Services Food Stamp Office 9Health Fair for three years. During those three years, she also participated in the 9Health Fair screenings and learned she had high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Since then, she has worked with her primary care provider to manage these concerns.
Esther now sits on the 9Health Fair Community Involvement Committee (CIC). Esther says her favorite thing about 9Health Fair is that it is for everybody, whether you have insurance or not.
Esther Lewis, Denver CO
9Health Fair volunteer and participant
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“My wife and I have been going to [the] 9Healthfair for many years in several different towns in Colorado, so it plays a big part in our lives. In April of 2003, we went again to have our annual blood screening but this time mine came back a little different. My PSA number came in a little high with a suggestion to make an appointment with my doctor. With further evaluation I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had no previous symptoms. I was given several options but at my age of 51, surgery was the best for me. As you can see 9Healthfair saved my life. My family and I are so grateful for the services available to all of our communities. 9Health Fair is great and I am looking forward to many more 9fairs.”
Greg Y.
9Health Fair participant since 2003
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IN THE CLASSROOM
We are looking for great schools to host a 9Health Fair In the Classroom event!
 9Health Fair would like to invite you and your school to participate in our In the Classroom program. In the Classroom is offered at no charge to any school in the state of Colorado and bordering cities. Schools may borrow age-appropriate activities, displays, and resource materials for their fairs which are planned by, given for, and conducted by the students. With the guidance and support of 9Health Fair and a school staff advisor, students coordinate health screenings and educational learning centers for their peers.
Our student health fair program has been in existence since 1982, growing to reach nearly 25,000 students each year. These events provide students with opportunities to learn more about their own health, safety issues, teen medical trends, and the benefits and consequences of choices they make.
Interested? Learn more about the program by investigating the links below:
If you would like to contact us, we would love to hear from you!
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