The 2012 spring 9Health Fairs are just around the corner! Although the traditional "9Days" run from April 21 - 29, we have fairs running as early as March and as late as mid-May. Information about locations, dates, screenings and online registration will be available in February.
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"My mom and I went to the 2006 9Health Fair at Aims Community College in Greeley, CO. I hadn't been feeling well so my sister-in-law urged me to go.We went on a Sunday, and that Tuesday I got a call from a nurse who informed me that my thyroid level was less than .01 and that I needed to contact my doctor. I did so right away and had further tests run. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid and through additional tests, learned that I was suffering from Graves’s disease. Had I not gone to the 9Health Fair, I believe I still would have been seeking help. I am feeling so much better and on the way to recovery. Thank you 9Health Fair staff and volunteers!!!"

Terri Thomas, Loveland CO
9Health Fair participant

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"My husband and I attended the 9Health Fair in April of 2004 at the Susan M Duncan YMCA in Arvada. We had gone through most of the stations and were on our way out when we saw the line for skin screenings. It was shorter than usual so we decided to stop and get checked. Thank GOD we did. I was checked by the doctor who noticed a dark freckle on my left arm and a spot on my face; she recommended that both areas be checked by my doctor. I had the freckle on my arm removed and sent off to the lab. It was melanoma! It was .3mm deep so it was caught early. I will have to manage this for the rest of my life but now that I am educated, it will help me through any future incidents. While my doctor had a watch on this freckle, it was the 9Healthfair that recommended further inspection and treatment and may have saved my life. I will always be thankful to the 9Health Fair.”

Cindy G.
9Health Fair participant since 2004

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Guidelines for a Successful Student Health Fair

Select an adult advisor interested in health education and/or community service. Keep in mind that hosting a student fair will require a fair amount of preparation time by the advisor and the students.
Select 15 to 25 responsible student leaders to plan and conduct a quality fair for your school (Student Council, Key Club, Medics Club, leadership groups, etc.). These students must be given appropriate release time for training, planning, and implementation.
Select a medical professional who will be available to assist with the medical screenings, training, student concerns, and supervision at the fair.

The In the Classroom program is a leadership opportunity for your students to interface with the community by recruiting organizations and volunteers to be involved in their fair. Adult encouragement and interest is essential to their success.

Applications received after May 15th each year may be placed on a waiting list as space is limited.

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