presented by: britnie o’donnell the missing puzzle piece: interconnecting community and corporate...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell
The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and
Corporate Wellness.
A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning a Health Fair
![Page 2: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Why Plan a Health Fair?
![Page 3: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
• Educate the Community• According to Pinellas County Health Department (2012), the
leading cause of deaths in 2011 were cancer and heart disease.
• Promote Wellness• Teach self care practices. Ex: breast self exam, nail bed
examination (dark lines sign of skin caner), underarms (patches of rough skin indicate diabetes), etc.
• Community Benefit• Prevention of disease• Reach out to individuals about their health• Improve quality of life
(Healthy People, 2012).
![Page 4: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
When, What, and Where?• When is the Health Fair?
• Plan at least 4 - 6 months in advance• Check with community planners/events
• What is the Health Fair About?• Theme • Decide what topics to cover, what speakers/vendors to
incorporate, and what community to appeal to.
• Where is the Health Fair Located?• How many people will attend• Location of health fair (Dillon & Sternas, 1997)
![Page 5: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Assign Committees
• 6 to 8 Committee Members
•Provide leadership and coordination for subcommittees
• Include Members of the Targeted Audience
•Various health professionals; fitness professionals, certified screening specialists, nutrition specialists, etc.
(Wellness Proposals, 2006).
![Page 6: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Financial Aspects of Health Fairs•What are the Expenses?
•Location cost, food and drink, entertainment, etc.
•Assign responsibilities among committee members
•How Many Vendors for Each Subcommittee?
•How many people will attend?
•Sponsorship and/or Donations.
![Page 7: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Quality Vendors to Invite
• Accountable for Performance
• Good reputation among organizations.
• Customer Service
• Maintains quality customer service in order to meet consumer needs.
• Compliant with Health Fair Specifications
• Understands the mission and goals associated with the health fair.
(WFI, 2010.)
![Page 8: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
•Representing and supporting organization
•Viewed as an extension to the organization.
•Performing to Expectations
•Vendor scorecards conducted for future reference and evaluation.
![Page 9: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Contacting Vendors
• Contact Organization• By phone, e-mail, or letter.
• Speak or Leave Message with Marketing Manager• Introduce yourself, organization, and
reason for calling in e-mail or voicemail.
![Page 10: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
• Follow-up• Phone and e-mail within 3-5 days.
• Assign a Response Date• Inform organization a response is needed
by a certain date. At least 6-8 weeks prior to event.
![Page 11: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Advertise the Health Fair
• Word of Mouth
• Announce health fair at meetings, with neighbors, encourage friends to participate.
• Flyers
• Advertise incentives to participate in health fair on flyers.
• Promote vendors and organizations that will participate in raffles.
![Page 12: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
•Social Media
•Facebook, Twitter, webpage, Linkedin, e-mail blasts, etc.
•Cost effective ways to promote health fair.
•Ask Vendors to promote health fair
•Flyers on community board or in meeting rooms.
![Page 13: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Floor Layout for Health Fair• Gather Information
• Information on room layout, how many vendors, and how many people are attending.
• Materials Needed
• What do the vendors need? Table, outlet, display screen, et
![Page 14: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
• Include a Program and/or Timelines
• Including a program and timelines will ensure that the health fair runs smoothly
• Speakers and/or Presentations
• Speaker is within allotted times slot.
• Make the stage the focus of the room.
![Page 15: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Interactive Health Fairs
• Include Educational Games
• Games that teach will encourage participation
• Demonstrations
• How to correctly apply sun block, prepare meals, correct posture for fitness.
• Screenings
• Blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI (Body Mass Index), body fat percentage
![Page 16: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
![Page 17: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Community Health is Our Health. Working together we will see a
healthier and stronger community.
![Page 18: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
References
Dillon, D. L., & Sternas, K. (1997). Designing a successful health fair to promote individual, family, and community health. Journal Of Community Health Nursing, 14(1), 1.
Dower, C., Knox, M., Lindler, V., O’Neil, E. (2006). Advancing community health worker practice and utilization: The focus on financing. Retrieved from http:/futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Content/29/2006-12_Advancing_Community_Health_Worker_Practice_and_Utilization_The_Focus_on_Financing.pdf
Greenfield, P. (2012). Health check self exam. Women’s Health. Retrieved from http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/daily-self-exams?cat=10409
Healthy People. (2012). Educational and community based programs. Retrieved from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=11
![Page 19: Presented by: Britnie O’Donnell The Missing Puzzle Piece: Interconnecting Community and Corporate Wellness. A Discussion on the Fundamentals of Planning](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062717/56649e525503460f94b47d51/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Pinellas County Health Department. (2012). Pinellas County community health assessment 2012. Retrieved from http://www.pinellashealth.com/pdf/Executive_Summary-%202012_Pinellas_County_Community_Health_Assessment.pdf
Unite for Site. (2000). Challenges and failures of health fairs and community screenings. Retrieved from http://www.uniteforsight.org/health-screenings/health-screenings
Wellness Proposals. (2006). Health fair – wellness fair: Objectives and planning. Retrieved from http://wellnessproposals.com/health-fair-wellness-fair-planning-guide/objectives-and-planning/
WFI. (2010). Vendor Quality. Retrieved from http://www.wfinet.com/wfi12/quality-assurance/vendor-quality/