Huron Regional Medical Center

welloneconnection 5 Since 2007, Huron Regional Medical Center has partnered with the South Dakota State Fair and other local organizations to host an event dedicated exclusively to women. The SD Women's Expo began as a way to promote breast cancer awareness and has since expanded to cover a broad range of women's health issues in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Attendance has grown to more than 1,000 women, and typically more than one-third of attendees complete vital health screenings. Several women have experienced early diagnosis of breast or skin cancer as a result of attending the Expo screenings. This year's "Color Me" theme brings a wide variety of informational and entertainment offerings. Color Me Healthy Look for the "Color Me Healthy" sign on the front of the Horticulture Building where all the Expo's healthcare booths will be this year, helping women take care of themselves and their families during every stage of life. Some of the exhibits include: Blood glucose testing Beginning at age 20 Blood pressure screening Beginning at age 20 Breast health education including Beginning at adolescence discounted mammogram coupons and appointment scheduling DermaScan skin damage screening All ages Gynecological issues Beginning at adolescence Hand-washing education for children All ages (parents and grandparents can teach) Heel screening for osteoporosis All ages Healthy eating, including tips on All ages avoiding high-fat and high-sodium foods Respiratory health All ages w w w . h u r o n r e g i o n a l . o r g Screenings and colons and pirates, oh my! This year's SD Women's Expo shines a spotlight on health with informational booths, interactive exhibits and fun activities. HEALTH Takes Center Stage Speaking of Good Health Another popular feature of the Expo is local physicians speaking about important health topics on the Arts & Education building stage. Some of the topics and speakers planned include: • Helping Kids Make Wise Choices – Jesse Van Heukelom, MD, pediatrician, HRMC Physicians Clinic • Breast Cancer: What You Should Know – Cy Haatvedt, MD, general surgeon, Tschetter & Hohm Clinic and John Robert, MD, general surgeon, HRMC Physicians Clinic • When to Consider Women's Health Surgery – Sara Castellanos, DO, OB/Gyn, Women's Wellness Center • Avoiding Breaks and Pain with Good Bone Health– Travis Lehman, DO, internist, HRMC Physicians Clinic In addition to medical speakers, Healthy Huron hosts healthy-cooking demonstrations in the Women's Building. Strollin' Through the Colon HRMC will encourage Expo guests to have regular colon screenings using an unexpected tool: a giant inflatable, walk-through colon. Shedding light on the workings of the human digestive system, the Adventure Colon takes visitors on a tour that examines noncancerous and precancerous polyps that may lead to colorectal cancer. The exhibit, which was purchased using funds raised at the Bob Myers Memorial Golf Tournament, is designed to encourage people to have preventive colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 50. Join us! Get your tickets for the 2014 SD Women's Expo, to be held Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. General admission tickets are $10 through Sept. 15. VIP Gold tickets are also available for $35 and include a special Friday evening Wine and Canvas reception. For event schedules, VIP ticket details and to purchase tickets, visit www.sdwomensexpo.com. 2013 SD Women's Expo attendees enjoying a healthy-cooking demonstration.

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