UFV to host neighbourhood health and wellness fair at Five Corners

UFV will once again be reaching out to the community from its downtown Chilliwack location with a neighbourhood health & wellness fair. The fair will run from 1–4 pm on Monday, Nov 6 at UFV Five Corners at 46115 Yale Road.

“This is a free, family-friendly event that gives our health sciences students the opportunity to practise community outreach while providing members of the public with important health information,” says Hannah McDonald, UFV Health Sciences director.

Everyone is welcome. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm. Several community partners have teamed up with UFV Health Sciences and other UFV departments for this event.

Participants will be able to gain access to health services and information such as:

Free dental kits

Special health topics

Mental health & addictions support

Fraser Valley Regional Library Live and on Tour

Book give-away

First Nations resources

Support for seniors

Support for LGBTQ + S2

Fun interactive physical activities

Parenting tips

Storytelling sessions for kids

Door prizes

Cookies & snacks