February 27, 2018 –Explore a world of healthy choices at Collin College’s annual Health and Safety Fair, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, March 9 at the Central Park Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Drive in McKinney. The fair is free and open to the public.
“The 13th Annual Health and Safety Fair is the largest Collin College has ever had, offering more screenings, activities and prizes,” said Dr. Linda Muysson, professor and wellness coordinator at Collin College. “Come to the fair and take advantage of some of the many health and safety resources available in Collin County. There is something for everyone.”
Get free health screenings including glucose, spinal, blood pressure, hearing, body fat checks and HIV testing. Educate yourself on healthy eating, exercise options and other wellness activities at the fair. Representatives from dozens of local health care providers, wellness facilities and Collin College health sciences programs will be on hand to answer questions and provide services.
Flu shots will be given by Hope Clinic of McKinney. Blood donations will be taken on site by Carter Blood Care. Healthy baking demonstrations will be offered by Collin College’s Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Safety demonstrations, including the proper use of a fire extinguisher, car seat installation and the chance to wear “drunk goggles,” will be offered. Local emergency service vehicles will be positioned for viewing by the public and visitors will have the opportunity to tour Collin College’s Cary A. Israel Health Sciences Center.
All of this and more will greet visitors at the Health and Safety Fair. For more information about, contact Dr. Muysson at Lmuysson@collin.edu.
Collin College serves more than 53,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development. In addition, the college operates the Collin Higher Education Center, which serves 3,200 additional students each year in partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Woman’s University, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas Tech and the University of North Texas.