Ladies, are you looking for a low-key, one-stop shop for your health questions? Cape Fear Valley Health has you covered. Their upcoming Flourish: Women’s Health & Wellness Fair is free and geared toward women of all ages. They want to help you take charge of your health and well-being by providing free health screenings, educational resources, interactive experiences, and wellness services from Cape Fear Valley Health experts, all in a supportive environment. Complete with food trucks, the event is sure to keep you energized and inspired.
“When women flourish, communities thrive,” says the Facebook event page. Shelby Vermilyea, Marketing Coordinator with Cape Fear Valley Health, says the event was inspired by a growing need for women in the community to have greater access to health education and preventative resources. “Flourish was created to give women a fun, approachable way to learn more about their health while connecting directly with experts who can guide and support them,” she explained.
Known in the region as one of the largest health systems, Cape Fear Valley Health provides a wide range of services, according to Vermilyea.
“Primary care, specialty clinics, advanced surgery, women’s and children’s care, and leading-edge treatment centers,” she listed, adding, “Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of every patient we serve.” They provide that care with a focus on excellence and compassion, often proactively bringing health resources and education to the community, instead of waiting for the community to come to them.
Past events, some of which are recurring, have included Arthritis Support Groups, Spinal Cord Injury Support Groups, Life After Stroke Support Team, Art Therapy for Cancer Patients, and Umoja Festival.
Their first-ever Flourish: Women’s Health & Wellness Fair will be held at the stunning Cape Fear Botanical Garden, a rejuvenating and calm environment for women to explore important questions about their well-being. Come prepared with any and every health query.
Whatever your need, Flourish will have resources. Vermilyea says the afternoon “will feature a wide variety of educational booths covering topics such as stroke awareness, sleep health, trauma education, OB/GYN care, senior health services, cancer prevention, high-risk breast cancer, bariatrics, rehabilitation, plastic surgery, skin health, NICU support, and more.”
Their recruitment team will also be present to share information on healthcare careers, hiring opportunities, and scholarships.
For free health screenings, attendees can visit the “Ask a Doctor” booth, a supportive space staffed by residents where attendees can ask personal questions about their health. Attendees can also participate in free cholesterol screenings, blood pressure checks, body mass index measurements, and blood typing.
Vermilyea invites women of all ages and their families to enjoy the event, taking advantage of the chance to connect with healthcare professionals in a welcoming environment.
“Flourish: Women’s Health & Wellness Fair will be an evening filled with education, community, and fun,” she explained. “Your health is one of the most valuable investments you can make in yourself. We encourage every woman to join us.”