Institute and Mower County Public Health Team Up for New Wellness on Wheels Program
Released Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
- Herald file photo
“Wellness on Wheels,” a new program presented by Hormel Research Institute, the University of Minnesota and Mower County Public Health, will be held at Grand Meadow School (710 4th Ave. NE) on Tuesday, June 25th from 2-5pm. The event will share important health information and resources, as well as provide free health screenings and kits for attendees. The event is free and open to the public.
Participants will have access to:
A1C (blood glucose level)
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Anemia
- Mental Health Resources
- Information about carbon monoxide poisoning
- Emergency response information
- Water and air quality information
- Extreme Temperature Information
- Information about Lyme Disease
- Healthy Eating Resources
- HIV test kits, prevention information
- Radon Test Kit
Wellness on Wheels is a partnership between Hormel Laboratories and Mower County Public Health to provide free preventive health screenings to rural communities in Mower County on alternating months of the month. Grants from the Austin Area Foundation and Mower Freeborn Cooperative support the effort.
“For many people, it’s hard to find the time or money to go to the doctor when they’re sick, let alone make time for preventive screening. NIH estimates that only 8 percent of U.S. adults get regular preventive screening,” says Emily Heath, clinical research and outreach lead. “We want to remove as many barriers as possible for people to get these important screenings.”
The public is encouraged to use these free services and provide feedback on other resources. They hope to offer it to the community at future events.
“We believe everyone should have access to these services to stay on top of their health and prevent future illnesses. This is just the beginning and we will continue to grow and add more resources. As we grow and learn the needs of our community, we hope to add more services and opportunities for people to take advantage of them,” Heath said.
On July 23, Wellness on Wheels comes to Adams. For the latest information on Wellness on Wheels dates and locations, Community Events.
