DCCC to Host Free Health Fair Open to the Public

March 25, 2018 – Davidson County Community College will host a community health fair on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rittling Conference Center located on the Davidson Campus. The event features over 30 health and wellness vendors and is free and open to the public.

Vendors like the YMCA, Smart Start, Thomasville Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, doTerra Essential Oils, Family Services, Vocational Rehab and others will be available to share information about their services. Free A1C, cholesterol, and blood pressure checks will be offered, as well as free massages, samples, popcorn and more.

This marks the second year that DCCC has offered the health fair. “This event stresses the importance of self-care,” said Whitney Lewis, manager of counseling, health and disability access services at DCCC. “We want everyone in our community to be encouraged to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health and also have access to local resources that can help.”

Founded in 1963, Davidson County Community College is a fully accredited, multi-campus college where students of all ages and backgrounds pursue academic and career-focused education in order to build successful futures. As one of 58 institutions within the North Carolina Community College System, DCCC offers more than 40 degree and professional certificate programs to students in Davidson and Davie counties, as well as affordable college-credit coursework to students who plan to transfer to 4-year universities. With a mission to serve the changing needs of students competing in a global environment, DCCC is committed to quality education, innovative and equitable learning experiences, training, and support across a wide range of 21st-century career fields. Visit Davidson County Community College at DavidsonCCC.edu.