Cancer Awareness Expo

September 28, 2013

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State • Sandy, Utah

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

The Cancer Awareness Expo's purpose is to educate the public about cancer risk, prevention, and care. Exhibitors with these goals are welcome. Included in the Expo are the following:

• Tours of a giant 20-foot-long colon exhibit
• Free skin cancer screenings
• Free clinical breast exams
• Free oral cancer screenings

For more information:

Lori Maness, Outreach Coordinator
Huntsman Cancer Institute
801-587-9976 orlori.maness@hci.utah.edu

Click to view the Cancer Awareness Expo program and schedule of events.

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Upcoming Event: Utah Senior Expo

EXPO HIGHLIGHTS

• Special showing of the movie "Age of Champions", featuring 4 National Senior Olympic Champions. Free wrist bands for the first 1,000 attendees. Introduction from the California producer
• Interactive and Informational Healthcare Seminars brought to you by Intermountain Healthcare, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Pioneer Valley Hospital and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
• Flu Shots and vaccinations 
• "Scoop out Fraud" Summit - Presented by Senior Medicare Patrol, Division on Aging and Adult Services and Salt Lake County Aging Services.
• Emergency Preparedness Pavilion - 72 Hour Kit givaways
• Cooking demonstrations 
• FamilySearch Pavilion - brought to you by Family History Expos and FamilySearch
• Free Health Screenings - Carotid Artery, Hearing, Vision, Breathing, Dental, Bone Density, Balance and Fall and many more.
• New & Improved Hands-on Exhibits Entertainment
• Grand Prize drawing for a $1000 Visa Gift Card and many other giveaways 

The Senior Expo is Utah’s premier exhibition event where you can Explore, Learn, and Connect with resources to assist those navigating the transitions of aging. This two-day exposition will be held Thursday and Friday October 3-4, 2013 in Halls 4 and 5 at the South Towne Expo Center (9575 S. State Street, Sandy, UT 84070).

Admission is Free
For more information, click here: Utah Senior Expo

Being More Active Part 4

Don’t let bad weather slow you down.

• There are many ways to be active at home:
• if you have stairs—make a few extra trips.
• if you don’t have much room, you can run or march in place.
• Grab an umbrella and a friend and go for a walk in the rain or walk at the mall.
• After a brisk walk in cold weather, treat yourself to a nice, hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
• If the weather is cold, dress warmly—wear layers and a hat and gloves.
• If it’s hot, swim, take a brisk walk in an air-conditioned building, or walk first thing in the morning or in the evening in a well-lit area.
• If you are active outside in the heat, drink plenty of water.

Being More Active Part 3

Find tricks to help you stick with it.

• Pick activities you really enjoy!
• Get your friends and family to join you.
• Set simple goals and work up slowly. Reward yourself when you stick to your goals.
• Try something new.
• Find a walking buddy—you will not want to let your buddy down if you know they are counting on you.
• Instead of trying to add extra activities to a busy schedule, make work time (at home or on the job) work for you:
• look for chances to move a little more or a little faster.
• at break or lunchtime, go for a quick walk.

New Fall BeWise Classes

Ready for our New Fall Classes?!  We will be doing one more BeWise Weight Workshop and then our NEW BeWise Eat Healthy Workshop!  Each will be 6 weeks long and will be held Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm in English starting September 10th at Rose Park Elementary School.

You can also participate in the Rose Park Zumba classes held after the workshop!

Click on the Free Healthy Lifestyle Classes Tab for full details!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Being More Active Part 2

You don’t have to spend lots of money to be active.

• Walk in a shopping mall, around your neighborhood, or at the local high school track.
• Walk when you can instead of driving and save the money you would spend on gas.
• If you spend any money on physical activity, spend it on a comfortable pair of walking shoes that fit you well.
• Talk to a foot doctor about finding the right shoes if you have problems with your feet.
• Don’t get “sore” about a few aches and pains.
• The first few times you move in a new way you may feel a little sore, but after that you will feel better and better.
• You’re less likely to get sore if you start slowly and warm up.
• Try swimming or water exercises.
• If you are overweight, losing a few pounds can help with aches and pains.

Being More Active Part 1

Put physical activity high on your “to-do” list.

• Three 10-minute blocks of moderate activity during the day can do you as much good as 30 minutes of activity all at once.
• People who spend at least 30 minutes a day being active enough to breathe a little harder are less likely to have:

• Heart attacks
• Weight problems
• Cancer
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Brittle bones (osteoporosis)
• Tell your family and friends that being active is important to you—ask them to help you make time.

Being active is the answer.

• For people with most health conditions, being physically active usually does the body more good than harm.
• Wear comfortable shoes and drink plenty of water when you are physically active.