Community Arthritis Health Expo
One in five adults in the United States report being diagnosed with arthritis. By 2030, an estimated 67 million Americans ages 18 years or older are projected to be diagnosed with arthritis. Learn how to reduce your chance of getting arthritis and how to live with it at this FREE community Health Expo.
Listen and participate in several mini-education sessions, with topics including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Anti-inflammatory diet
- Acupuncture
- Aquatic therapy
- Tai Chi
- and more
Join us early at 7:30 a.m. for an arthritis warm up before the event. Free breakfast, snacks, and refreshments are available throughout the event. Avera Medical Group Rheumatology is hosting a panel of experts and educational booths will be held on all key arthritic topics.
Health Expo Schedule
- 7:30 a.m. – Loosen up with Avera McKennan Wellness Program
- 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast begins
- 8:15 a.m. – Aquatic Therapy presentation with Avera McKennan Fitness Center
- 8:25 a.m. – Acupuncture presentation with Dr. Flickema from Integrative Medicine
- 8:45 a.m. – Anti-inflammatory diet presentation with Nikki Ver Steeg, RD LN
- 9:00 a.m. – Q & A
- 9:10 a.m. – Breakfast clean up & Booth visitation
- 9:25 a.m. – Rheumatoid Arthritis presentation with Dr. Mumm from Avera Medical Group Rheumatology
- 9:45 a.m. – Q & A
- 9:55 a.m. – Booth visitation & Snacks
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 Tai Chi Demonstration with Avera McKennan Wellness
- 10:10 a.m. - Arthritis surgery with CORE Orthopedics Avera
- 10:30 a.m. - Q & A
- 10:45 a.m. – Booth visitation
- 11:00 a.m. – Arthritis Panel of Experts – Ask your Questions with Avera Medical Group Rheumatology
- 11:45 p.m. – Booth visitation
- 12:30 p.m. – Health Expo ends
Booths in Attendance
- Avera McKennan Fitness Center
- Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine
- Avera Medical Group Rheumatology
- Avera CORE Orthopedics
- Arthritis Foundation
- Avera Home Medical Equipment
- Avera McKennan Rehabilitation
- Avera McKennan Johnson Aquatic Center
- Avera Heart Hospital & Dieticians
- Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine
- Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine Women's
- Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services - Pain Management Group
- Fit My Feet - Orthotic Lab & Shoes
- Good Samaritan Society Services @ Home Nursing
Registration Door Prize
Pickup your booth visitor card at the registration booth. Completed booth registration cards will be entered for a chance to win a door prize.
*Schedule, booths, and information is subject to change. If there is a significant change, notificiations will be sent out to the registration list.
