3-31-26-wellnessfair

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Attendees can expect exciting door prizes, hands-on activities, and wellness information from more than 25 different campus, local, and state entities. Sponsored by Essentia Health, Sanford Health, and CHI Mercy Health, the VCSU Wellness Fair offers attendees the opportunity to discover resources to develop healthy habits that can have a positive impact on their physical and mental health.

“I would like to thank CHI Mercy Health, Sanford Health, and Essentia Health for sponsoring this year’s Wellness Fair again,” said Betty Tykwinski, RN, VCSU’s Director for Health and Wellness. “Their generosity and continued support of the Wellness Fair is greatly appreciated and makes it possible for us to provide some amazing door prizes.”

The ND Department of Health and Human Services will be returning this year to provide free, confidential HIV testing for students, employees, and members of the community. Participants who get tested will receive a coupon for a free beverage at Viking Grounds.

Attendees can also try a variety of health screenings and fitness testing, earning them the chance at winning door prizes such as an espresso maker, pizza oven, Owala water bottles and gift cards.

VCSU employees who attend the Wellness Fair and participate in the Dakota Wellness Program will receive a voucher for a one-day event.

For more information about this event, contact Betty Tykwinski at betty.j.tykwinski@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7305.

The service providers, vendors and exhibitors participating in the Wellness Fair include:

Abused Persons Outreach Center

Bank of ND

b-Fit 24/7

Bismarck Cancer Center

Central Valley Health District

CHI Mercy Health/Cardiac Ready

City County Health District

Dakota Nursing Program

Essentia Health

Foundation for Healthy ND

Gaukler Wellness Center/VCPR

Mobility Plus Rehab

North Country Trail Association

ND Department of Health and Human Services

NDSU/Barnes County Extension Agency

ND Navigators

Prairie St. John’s

Sanford Health

Sodexho Nutritionist

VCSU Counseling Services

VCSU Green Dot

VCSU Student Health Services

VCSU Fitness Assessment & Prescription Class

VCSU Outdoor Pursuits for the Physical Educator Class

VCSU Pre-Professional Club

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