Ivy Tech Community College is planning a Wellness and Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Koch Student Center (student commons) on the first floor of Ivy Tech, 3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville.

At the event, free offerings include:

• Free cholesterol and glucose screenings are provided by Ivy Tech medical assisting students.
• Free blood pressure screenings are provided by Ivy Tech paramedic students.
• Free chair massages are provided by Ivy Tech students in the Therapeutic Massage Program.

Ivy Tech nursing students will have tables providing information to the community on the following topics: depression, anxiety and other mental health subjects, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, LGBT, nicotine use; opioid dependence; sexually transmitted infections, and suicide awareness.

“This is a convenient opportunity for the community to not only learn about some of the programs we offer at Ivy Tech but also to ask questions about their health which is so important in this day and age," said Ivy Tech’s Wellness Manager Amy Lutzel.

Reina Taveras, director of Academic Advising emphasized the importance of the support provided. “A fair of this magnitude truly helps our students feel and understand the world of support and resources available to help them be personally, professionally, and academically successful.”

During the Wellness & Resource Fair, there will be a free public presentation at noon in Vectren Auditorium (Room 147). The presentation “Rip the Labels Off” will be presented by Life Coach Anteia Greer. She will cover the topics of self-esteem, confidence, and perseverance.

The Wellness & Resource Fair will showcase booths from more than 50 vendors from the community, including:

• Active Chiropractic 
• Albion Fellows Bacon Center
• Ascension St. Vincent
• Deaconess Health Systems
• Anthem
• Evansville Trails Coalition 
• Holly's House
• Parenting Time Center
• Vanderburgh County CASA and many more