Wellness & Safety Expo - August 1, 2018 

Details of the 2018 Wellness & Safety Expo

The Expo is open to all current and retired State employees and their families. Only scheduled every other year, this event is something you don’t want to miss! See the Event Brochure to prepare and get the most out of your time at the Expo.

Join us Wednesday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Jim Graham Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds for a wide variety of wellness, health and safety information. Through demonstrations, exhibits, screenings, and safety simulations, 150-plus exhibitors will provide information on health care, fitness, nutrition, financial wellness, hands-only CPR, fire extinguisher trainings, and driver safety. From the Chef Doreen Colondres of “The Kitchen Doesn’t Bite,” who will create tempting healthy foods, to traffic safety demonstrations in the Expo’s indoor Safety City, there will be something for everyone!

Here are just a few of the activities at this year’s event:

  • Diabetes Academy – Talk with Certified Diabetic Educators to get the facts on this growing health problem
  • Operation Medicine Drop – Bring your old prescription drugs for disposal
  • Hot Car Demonstration – See how quickly a S’mores can melt inside a closed car on a hot day so you can better protect your child or pet
  • HIV Testing and Education – Free and confidential HIV screening and education
  • Standing Workstations – See the latest and best in ergonomic alternatives
  • Screenings, including Biometric, Heart & Vascular Ultrasounds, and Mammograms (see details below)

Register for door prizes:

Let's not forget about DOOR PRIZES! Attendees will have the opportunity to register for free door prizes provided by our generous Expo Gold Sponsors. Register online, now or at the Expo, for a chance to win. Prizes will be sent to winners' home address, so you do not need to be present for drawings.

Attendees are also asked to give back at the Wellness & Safety Expo:

  • By bringing two non-perishable food items for donation to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, hungry neighbors will be fed.
  • By donating blood through the American Red Cross Blood Drive, lives will be saved. The need is urgent. Donors can schedule an appointment to give the gift of life at redcrossblood.org using the Sponsor Code EXPO. To save time on the day of your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your health history in advance. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Wellness Opportunities at the 2018 Wellness & Safety Expo

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Registration closed

The North Carolina State Health Plan is hosting free health screenings with services provided by Maxim Health Systems.

How to Register:

  1. Go to: https://maximwellness.bioiq.com
  2. Click the ‘Sign Up Now!’ button
  3. When prompted with the question: “Do you already have an existing BioIQ account?” click:
    • New Users: Click “No, this is my first time.”, fill out demographic information and create a username and password.
    • Returning Users: Click “Yes, I do!”, enter username and password (if you forgot your password, follow instructions on website to recover it).
  4. When prompted, enter invitation code: SHPWellness2018
  5. Choose your screening option: On-Site Screening
  6. Select your preferred appointment location, date and time

For additional registration instructions, please review this flyer.

Maxim Health Systems powered by BioIQ will send an email notification confirming your account creation and screening appointment.  For customer support, email support@bioiq.com or call 877-862-4647.  Customer Service hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

Registration closed; walk-ins welcome

The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations at the Wellness & Safety Expo. The need is critical so every donation helps and is desperately needed. Walk-ins will be welcome. Visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and use the sponsor code EXPO to sign up. 

Registration closed; walk-ins welcome

The 15 minutes it takes to get your annual mammogram could save your life! Walk-ins will be welcome.  Learn more from this flyer. 

 

To learn about eligibility requirements, please call 919-412-0797.  You will need to provide insurance coverage and the name of your primary care provider. 

 

For information regarding preparation for your visit, please review this flyer. 

Registration closed; an appointment is required for this wellness opportunity.  

  1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  2. Stroke (Carotid Artery Doppler)
  3. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference
  4. Cardiac Ejection Fraction
  5. Blood Pressure

Review this flyer for additional information. 

Fee:

  • $115 for Ultrasounds
  • Payment must be made prior to the day of the event
  • Appointments are required.  Please click HERE to complete your health assessment and schedule your screening

Please contact Lisa Horton at 919-784-6037 or lisa.horton@unchealth.unc.edu if you need assistance. 

State employees are renowned for their generosity. Please join us in supporting the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina by donating two or more non-perishable food items, baby products or hygiene items  Donation bins will be located at the Wellness & Safety Fair entrance. Review their list of Most Needed Items.