Free health-focused event features behind the scenes hospital tours, an opportunity to save lives, interactive exhibits, games, snacks and fun for all ages
from Milton Hospital press release
What to bring:
- Bike helmet – safety checks will be offered
- Old cell phones – to be recycled by D.O.V.E.
- Books and recent magazines in good condition,
- collected by our volunteers for hospital patients and visitors
- A few dollars for lunch
- Sunscreen – it is an outdoor event
The family focused event will feature an array of health-focused interactive exhibits, fun demonstrations and activities for all ages. The “Gallery of Health” will showcase exhibitors from the Milton Hospital family, as well the local community, covering such health issues as heart disease and skin cancer and providing screenings for cardiac health, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung capacity and physical fitness.
Throughout the day, attendees will be treated to presentations that promote healthy and active lifestyles, including demonstrations from Judy’s School of Dance, kickboxing from Fitness Unlimited, karate from Kearney’s American Martial Arts, plus Tai Chi, yoga and music therapy workshops. Cedar Hill Health Care Center of Randolph will also be offering Wii demonstrations.
“Sustainable Milton,” a program of the Town DPW focusing on green living, will be an exhibitor at the health fair and will be taking orders for rain barrels and compost barrels.
New this year, the hospital will be providing “behind-the-scenes” tours of its new state-of-the-art operating rooms, emergency department, laboratory and endoscopy and radiology departments – a great experience for kids of all ages. In addition, an interactive exhibit area will feature a tour of a Fallon Ambulance, demonstrations by the Milton Police and a look at Milton Hospital’s da Vinci surgical robot.
Children will have fun in a seventy foot super inflatable bouncy house along with face painting, a DJ, a raffle for free enrollment in the safe sitter program and other fun prizes. And, adults will be able to set a good example on how to give back to the community by donating blood at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Bus.
Healthy food options will be provided at affordable prices by Quincy restaurant, Eatin’ Healthy in addition to sandwiches, snacks and refreshments from Panera Bread and Sodexo.
“Giving back to the community through education that is fun is a great way to encourage healthy living and proactive learning. We are proud to host our second annual Community Health Day to promote healthy lifestyles for all ages,” said Joseph Morrissey, President, Milton Hospital. “Between health screenings, demonstrations, giveaways and great food, there is something for everyone at this event. Additionally, we are extremely excited to have the American Red Cross Blood Donation Bus on site for the day providing all participants with the opportunity to give blood and save up to three lives with a single donation.”
Community Health Day, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston will take place in the Highland Parking Lot and Highland Lobby at Milton Hospital, 199 Reedsdale Road, Milton. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. A May 31, rain date has been set in case of inclement weather. Please go to Milton Hospital’s website – www.miltonhospital.org if there are any questions regarding the weather.
For additional information, please contact Milton Hospital’s Public Relations Department at
617-313-1557. You may also call this number on the day of the event in case of inclement weather to hear any announcements regarding postponement to the May 31 rain date.