“Better health, better education”

1. “Better health, better education” Health Fair & Student Expo Anita L. Riddle Ferris State University

2. Overview What:A health fair and student expo focusing on health, wellness, education, and physical activity. Where:Lakeview Square Mall, Battle Creek, MI When:April 21st, 2012, 10:00 am - 2:00pm How:Through the use of collaborative leadership, a carefully selected multi-disciplinary team will research, organize and execute the project. Why:To provide the community an opportunity to learn about the health, wellness, educational, and physical activity resources available in Calhoun County.

3. “Better Health, Better Education” Health Fair & Student Expo April 21, 2012 Lakeview Square Mall 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Free Admission Come out and learn about the many health, wellness, educational, and recreational opportunities Calhoun County has to offer! Participants Include: • Calhoun County School Nurses • Estilo Activity Center • Star Fitness • The Battle Creek Blaze (Meet Players 10-12) • Chiropractor Center of Battle Creek • Bronson Battle Creek Health System • Family Health Center of Battle Creek • CCPHD –Nurse Family Partnership & WIC • First Tee of Battle Creek • The Holistic Health Center • Summit Pointe • Full Blast • The Boys and Girls Club of Battle Creek • Kellogg Community College Student Nurses • Battle Creek Parks and Recreation • Curves of Battle Creek • Calhoun County Great Challenge Parent Coalition • Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan • The Y Center • Dr. Mark McCullough-Family Chiropractic • The Battle Creek Farmers Market • Mellaleuca Products • Marshall Fire Department • Marshall Parks and Recreation • Marshall Chamber of Commerce • Marshall Swim Club • Jan Martin – Massage Therapist For event information call 441-2320 or 441-2322 Oaklawn Hospital Demonstrations Come Dressed to Participate! 10:00 Rhythmic & Sound Therapy (Holistic Health Center) 10:30 Feldenkrais Yoga (Holistic Health Center) 11:00 Kids Zubatonic Class (Estilo Activity Center) 11:15 Dumbbell Fitness (Star Fitness) 11:30 Nancy Pifer Soloist (Harper Creek Student) 12:00 Harper Creek Jazz Band 12:30 Harper Creek High School Band 1:00 Harper Creek Middle School Choir 1:30 Substance Abuse (Summit Pointe) Displays Activities Information Entertainment Free Fun for the Family! Prize Donations Provided By: • The Battle Creek Bombers • Family Fare • The Mole Hole • Zarzuela • Marshall Ghost Tours • Stage Coach Inn • Pastrami Joe’s • The United Dairy Industry of Michigan Calhoun County School Nurses Learn about the “School Wellness Program” in your child’s school. Provided in partnership with the Calhoun County Public Health Department. Student Displays Beadle Lake Elementary Wattles Park Elementary Harper Creek Robotics Team Harper Creek Swim Club Sonoma Elementary (Have your Temperature Taken by a Robot!)

4. Goal Project Objectives/Deliverables To provide a venue supporting health education, promotion, and wellness, while, promoting lifestyle changes and networking among students, families, educators and the community of Calhoun County. Success will be measured by the participation of the students and the community as evidenced by high quality displays and demonstrations with event attendance of 300+.

5. Safety & Quality “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives” William Foster

6. Project Process & Status • Project Scope and Plan completed • Research completed • Approval for project received • Team recruited • 30 participants • Demonstration schedule filled • Site visit completed • Advertisements are completed and dates scheduled • Addition of another team member • Contact participants-finalize details & set up (4-15-12) • Decorate and set up display tables (4-20-12) • Execute event (4-21-12) • CELEBRATION LUNCH! (4-27-12)

7. Professional Issues Be honest Respect others Communicate clearly Actively listen Lead by example Be accountable

8. Lessons Learned • Always have a plan B (and maybe a C) • Careful team selection is imperative • Co-workers want to join the team once they • realize it is going to be successful • Sometimes you need to set limits

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